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Lea Manor High School

Academy sponsor led · Luton · LU3 3TL

Ages 11–16 · 916 pupils · Luton

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

34.4

Overall absence

10.6%

Admissions demand

0.81 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-01-20

Category of concern

Special measures

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.98
−20+2
Attainment 834.4
English & maths grade 5+26%
English & maths grade 4+47%
EBacc entry8%

EBacc APS: 3.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence10.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)33.7%
Unauthorised5.3%
Authorised absence
5.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.3%
Enrolments in measure
1,156

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.81 · Often has places

1st preferences

102

Places offered

195

1st-preference offers

102

Total preferences (any rank)
244
Preferred offers (top 3)
126
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill76%

916 pupils · 1,200 places

Pupils on roll
916
Boys / girls
447 / 469
School capacity
1,200
Capacity fill
916 / 1,200 (76%)
Free school meals
45.4%
FSM pupils
415
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
Chiltern Learning Trust
Headteacher
Ms Jessantha Pather

Location

Address
Northwell Drive
Postcode
LU3 3TL
Town
Luton
County
Bedfordshire
Local authority
Luton
District
Luton
Constituency
Luton North
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Special classes
No Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
8 on roll / 10 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Luton, Luton, 916 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 45.4%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Open schools in Luton
84
Secondary schools in Luton
14
Academies among open schools in Luton
33% (28)
Open schools in LU3
23
Secondary in LU3
4
Open schools in Luton LA
79
Secondary in Luton LA
13

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Contact

Headteacher
Ms Jessantha Pather
Telephone
01582652600
Website
http://www.leamanorhighschool.org

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