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Stopsley High School

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Stopsley High School

St Thomas's Road, Luton, LU2 7UX

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

Ofsted
Good
Sept 2022

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

Academic picture

42.3school · 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
42.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.7%
Basics 9-5
37.9%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

42.3

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2338.946.4
2023/2441.546.4
2024/2542.346.0

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

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.410.00
2023/24-0.330.00
2024/25Not availableNot 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
25.3%
EBacc APS
3.47
EBacc 9-5
8.1%
EBacc 9-4
9.1%
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Inadequate

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About Stopsley High School

Stopsley High School is a secondary school in Luton, Luton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.3. The school has around 1,074 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: St Thomas's Road, Luton, LU2 7UX | More schools in Luton

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Sept 2022 — Good
  2. Feb 2018 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Stopsley High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Stopsley High School

What is Stopsley High School's Ofsted rating?
Stopsley High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Stopsley High School's latest exam results?
Stopsley High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.3. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Stopsley High School located?
Stopsley High School is a secondary school in Luton, Luton (LU2 7UX).
How many pupils attend Stopsley High School?
Stopsley High School has around 1,074 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Stopsley High School with other schools?
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