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Challney High School for Boys
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Challney High School for Boys
- Secondary
- Luton LU4 9TJ
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make strong progress and typically achieve very well in examinations.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour and attitudes to learning are exemplary.
Qualifications and Training: Curriculum teams value the support from the trust to keep their subject knowledge up to date.
Current Educational Practices: Learning is planned to ensure that pupils remember more over time with regular opportunities for revisiting previous content.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers resolve misunderstandings quickly and ensure pupils achieve well.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give opinions on Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: The school offers regular communication with parents about their child's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: 88 responses to the on-line questionnaire, Ofsted Parent View, were considered alongside 88 free-text responses from parents.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders intervene quickly where pupils鈥� behaviour falls short of expectations.
Actions for Quality Improvement: School leaders and the trust work closely together to make sure that pupils experience a broad curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe; anti-social behaviour and bullying are not tolerated.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils are taught to stay safe and make safe choices in the community.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils enjoy a range of clubs and activities including The Duke of Edinburgh Award, sports, and chess.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Achievement beyond academic studies is valued.
Outdoor Facilities: The school鈥檚 outdoor facilities support various sports and activities.
Career Counselling Services: The comprehensive careers education programme ensures pupils are very well prepared for next steps.
Preparation for Sixth Form: High-quality advice and guidance informs pupils' choices as they move on.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND are supported to learn the same curriculum as other pupils through careful adaptations.
Subjects Offered: Creative subjects like art and music are increasingly popular.
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About Us
Challney High School for Boys is a top rated, Secondary, Boys school located in Bedfordshire, East of England.
It has 1199 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 54% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.1 | 15.1 | 16.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 54% | 48% | 47% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 8.80% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.39 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 34.61% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 49.94% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 41% | 39.44% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 11.72% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 18.33% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.94 | 3.12 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 93.42% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 199 | 218 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 91% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 15% | 23.92% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 7% | 11.67% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 70% | 46.83% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.33% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.92% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.42% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.71 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 38.94% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 52.24% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 45% | 36.35% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 13.53% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 32% | 20.71% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.52 | 3.26 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 94.75% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 165 | 210 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 92.83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 24.83% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 12.67% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 70% | 47% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.58% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.92% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.29 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% 7 | 28.6% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 2 | 44.67% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 51% | 29.67% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 3 | 9.07% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% 8 | 13.87% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.04 | 2.89 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 94.18% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 164 | 185 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 90.45% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 15% | 24.55% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 8.45% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 72% | 49% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.36% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.45% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.18% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% 1 | 31.87% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 6 | 49.53% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 53% | 28.4% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% 6 | 9% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% 8 | 13.67% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.19 | 3.16 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 93.73% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 159 | 184 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 89.27% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 21.55% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 5.36% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 70% | 47.09% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.36% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.09% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.82% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.21 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 30.36% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 49.27% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 54% | 25.73% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% | 12.27% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 14% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 94.56% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 163 | 189 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 50.56% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 15% | 22% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.78% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 79% | 44.89% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.11% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.78% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.67% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Challney High School for Boys
Local authority ratio 19 : 1