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Challney High School for Girls

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Challney High School for Girls

Addington Way, Luton, LU4 9FJ

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Girls
Pupils
1,046
Ages
11-16
FSM
29.6%
Attainment 8
50.1
Ofsted
Outstanding
Jan 2020

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
50.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
25.9%
Basics 9-5
47.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
28.2%
EBacc APS
4.17
EBacc 9-5
12.1%
EBacc 9-4
19.4%
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About Challney High School for Girls

Challney High School for Girls is a secondary school in Luton, Luton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2020 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.1. The school has around 1,046 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Addington Way, Luton, LU4 9FJ | More schools in Luton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Challney High School for Girls, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Jan 2020 — Outstanding
  3. May 2015 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Challney High School for Girls)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Challney High School for Girls

What is Challney High School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Challney High School for Girls received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2020 inspection.
What are Challney High School for Girls's latest exam results?
Challney High School for Girls: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Challney High School for Girls located?
Challney High School for Girls is a secondary school in Luton, Luton (LU4 9FJ).
How many pupils attend Challney High School for Girls?
Challney High School for Girls has around 1,046 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Challney High School for Girls with other schools?
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