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Manshead Church of England Academy

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Manshead Church of England Academy

Dunstable Road, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4BB

A Good-rated secondary school in Luton.

Academy sponsor led
Church of England
Pupils
1,146
Ages
11-19
FSM
19.5%
Attainment 8
42.9
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2021

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
19.9%
Basics 9-5
36.7%

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
11.1%
EBacc APS
3.64
EBacc 9-5
4.4%
EBacc 9-4
7.2%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
27.42
A*-A Grades
11.9%
A*-B Grades
27.0%
AAB+ %
9.1%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 70 students entered

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About Manshead Church of England Academy

Manshead Church of England Academy is a secondary school in Luton, Central Bedfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.9. The school has around 1,146 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Dunstable Road, Luton, LU1 4BB | More schools in Central Bedfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Manshead Church of England Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2021 — Good
  2. Nov 2015 — Inadequate (predecessor: Manshead School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Manshead Church of England Academy

What is Manshead Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
Manshead Church of England Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are Manshead Church of England Academy's latest exam results?
Manshead Church of England Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Manshead Church of England Academy located?
Manshead Church of England Academy is a secondary school in Luton, Central Bedfordshire (LU1 4BB).
How many pupils attend Manshead Church of England Academy?
Manshead Church of England Academy has around 1,146 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Manshead Church of England Academy with other schools?
View Manshead Church of England Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Central Bedfordshire.