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Manshead Church of England Academy

Academy sponsor led · Luton · LU1 4BB

Ages 11–19 · 1,134 pupils · Central Bedfordshire

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

40.8

Overall absence

10.7%

Admissions demand

1.21 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-02-03

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionNeeds attention
  • Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceNeeds attention

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 8-0.53
−20+2
Attainment 840.8
English & maths grade 5+36%
English & maths grade 4+57%
EBacc entry12%

EBacc APS: 3.4

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence10.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)32.4%
Unauthorised2.3%
Authorised absence
8.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
4.6%
Enrolments in measure
1,051

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

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

1.21 · Competitive

1st preferences

17

Places offered

14

1st-preference offers

13

Total preferences (any rank)
33
Preferred offers (top 3)
14
Applications from outside LA
33
Offers to outside-LA applicants
14
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 fill84%

1,134 pupils · 1,350 places

Pupils on roll
1,134
Boys / girls
592 / 542
School capacity
1,350
Capacity fill
1,134 / 1,350 (84%)
Free school meals
21.6%
FSM pupils
215
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of St Albans
Governance
Academy trust: DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Diocese of St Albans
Headteacher
Mr Mark Little

Location

Address
Dunstable Road, Caddington
Postcode
LU1 4BB
Town
Luton
County
Bedfordshire
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire
District
Central Bedfordshire
Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire
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
Resourced provision
SEN unit
SEN unit places
11 on roll / 12 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 11–19, in Luton, Central Bedfordshire, 1,134 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 21.6%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of St Albans.

Open schools in Luton
84
Secondary schools in Luton
14
Academies among open schools in Luton
33% (28)
Open schools in LU1
23
Secondary in LU1
3
Open schools in Central Bedfordshire LA
135
Secondary in Central Bedfordshire LA
14

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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  • All Saints Academy Dunstable

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  • Challney High School for Girls

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  • The Stockwood Park Academy

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  • Houstone School

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    • EM5+27%
    • Absence10.5%

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Mark Little
Telephone
01582679400
Website
www.mansheadschool.co.uk

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