SecondaryData as of May 2026

Challney High School for Girls

Addington Way, Luton, LU4 9FJ

A Outstanding-rated secondary school in Luton.

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Girls

Pupils

1,046

Ages

11-16

FSM

29.6%

Attainment 8

50.1

Ofsted

Outstanding

Jan 2020

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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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What parents say and who teaches here

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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). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 101 responses), 93% of parents would recommend this school. 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.

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.

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near Challney High School for Girls

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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 do parents say about Challney High School for Girls?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 101 responses): 93% of parents would recommend Challney High School for Girls.

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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