SecondaryData as of May 2026

Challney High School for Girls

Addington Way, Luton, LU4 9FJ

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Girls

Ofsted

Outstanding

Jan 2020

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

50.1school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

50.1

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	51.1	46.4
2023/24	51.0	46.4
2024/25	50.1	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	+0.93	0.00
2023/24	+0.74	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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0.39 km away · Academy converter

Outstanding

The Chalk Hills Academy

1.49 km away · Academy sponsor led

Good

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2.06 km away · Other independent school

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

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.

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