Best Secondary Schools in Luton 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 13 schools across Luton. Updated with 2025–26 data.

13
Total schools
3
Outstanding
23%
Outstanding rate
66.6%
Avg KS2 SATs
43.2
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Denbigh High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 74 View school
🥈 Challney High School for Girls
Secondary
 Outstanding 68 View school
🥉 Challney High School for Boys
Secondary
 Outstanding 66 View school
4. Chiltern Academy
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
5. Icknield High School
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
6. Putteridge High School
Secondary
 Good 56 View school
7. Lealands High School
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
8. Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
9. The Chalk Hills Academy
Secondary
 Good 47 View school
10. Queen Elizabeth School
Secondary
 Good 45 View school
11. Stopsley High School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 38 View school
12. The Stockwood Park Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 34 View school
13. Lea Manor High School
Secondary
 Inadequate 20 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Luton?
There are 13 secondary schools in Luton, of which 3 (23%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Luton?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Luton is Denbigh High School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Luton?
Primary and secondary school applications in Luton are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Luton council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Luton?
23% of secondary schools in Luton are rated Outstanding and 54% are rated Good. 74.7% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.