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The Chalk Hills Academy

Academy sponsor led · Luton · LU4 0NE

Ages 11–18 · 1,644 pupils · Luton

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Attainment 8

45.6

Overall absence

8.6%

Admissions demand

0.99 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-12-05

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.02
−20+2
Attainment 845.6
English & maths grade 5+44%
English & maths grade 4+65%
EBacc entry43%

EBacc APS: 4.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence8.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)26.8%
Unauthorised3.4%
Authorised absence
5.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.3%
Enrolments in measure
1,534

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

0.99 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

239

Places offered

242

1st-preference offers

216

Total preferences (any rank)
472
Preferred offers (top 3)
242
Applications from outside LA
2
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 fill113%

1,644 pupils · 1,450 places

Pupils on roll
1,644
Boys / girls
837 / 807
School capacity
1,450
Capacity fill
1,644 / 1,450 (113%)
Free school meals
36%
FSM pupils
537
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS
Academy trust
ADVANTAGE SCHOOLS
Sponsor
Advantage Schools Trust
Headteacher
Mr Jillur Rahman

Location

Address
Leagrave High St
Postcode
LU4 0NE
Town
Luton
County
Bedfordshire
Local authority
Luton
District
Luton
Constituency
Luton North
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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 11–18, in Luton, Luton, 1,644 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 36%.

Open schools in Luton
84
Secondary schools in Luton
14
Academies among open schools in Luton
33% (28)
Open schools in LU4
20
Secondary in LU4
3
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.

Compare with theseAll in LutonNear LU4

  • Challney High School for Girls

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Luton · LU4 9FJ · Luton

    Ages 11–16

    • Att851.0
    • P80.7
    • EM5+54%
    • Absence5.7%

    0.9 miles away

  • Challney High School for Boys

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Luton · LU4 9TJ · Luton

    Ages 11–16

    • Att848.7
    • P80.6
    • EM5+53%
    • Absence7.4%

    0.9 miles away

  • Houstone School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Free schools · Secondary

    Dunstable · LU5 5PX · Central Bedfordshire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att832.7
    • P8-0.7
    • EM5+27%
    • Absence10.5%

    1.3 miles away

  • Manshead Church of England Academy

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Luton · LU1 4BB · Central Bedfordshire

    Ages 11–19

    • Att840.8
    • P8-0.5
    • EM5+36%
    • Absence10.7%

    1.6 miles away

  • All Saints Academy Dunstable

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Dunstable · LU5 5AB · Central Bedfordshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att836.1
    • P8-0.9
    • EM5+29%
    • Absence9.4%

    1.7 miles away

  • Lealands High School

    Ofsted: Good

    Foundation school · Secondary

    Luton · LU3 3AL · Luton

    Ages 11–16

    • Att843.4
    • P8-0.0
    • EM5+39%
    • Absence7.6%

    1.7 miles away

  • Queensbury Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Dunstable · LU6 3BU · Central Bedfordshire

    Ages 11–19

    • Att839.9
    • P8-0.6
    • EM5+35%
    • Absence9.8%

    2.1 miles away

  • Lea Manor High School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Luton · LU3 3TL · Luton

    Ages 11–16

    • Att834.4
    • P8-1.0
    • EM5+26%
    • Absence10.6%

    2.3 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Jillur Rahman
Telephone
01582884100
Website
https://www.thechalkhillsacademy.co.uk/

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