Description

Lea Manor High School, situated in Luton, Bedfordshire, England (Northwell Drive, LU3 3TL), is an Academy dedicated as a specialized Performing Arts college since 2007. The all-coeducational secondary school, initially established in 1974 by Luton Borough Council, gained academy status in August 2023 under the sponsorship of the Chiltern Learning Trust. Lea Manor caters to learners aged 11 to 16, with an enrollment of 1,010 students as of July 2023, and is headed by Gwyneth Gibson.

The school underwent various building and refurbishing works through the Building Schools for the Future Programme and was one of the first schools in Luton to be transformed. This extensive renovation project included multiple technology rooms, three new science laboratories, as well as a Science 'Heart Space' constructed in phases two and three, equipped with contemporary teaching tools like Apple Inc. iMacs, interactive whiteboards, and plasma TVs. The second part of phase two, completed later than planned, added a new entrance, dining facilities, community theatre, music studios, and drama rooms.

Although it no longer functions as a foundation school, Lea Manor has a strong performing arts pedigree and notable alumni. Despite delays, the school has fully emerged from its renovation project, revealing its new and completed construction.