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.

Luton has 13 secondary schools, of which 3 (23%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 8 rated Good — 85% of secondary schools in Luton are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Denbigh High School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Luton follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

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 76 View school
🥈 Challney High School for Girls
Secondary
 Outstanding 73 View school
🥉 Challney High School for Boys
Secondary
 Outstanding 70 View school
4. Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College
Secondary
 Good 65 View school
5. Chiltern Academy
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
6. Putteridge High School
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
7. Icknield High School
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
8. The Chalk Hills Academy
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
9. Lealands High School
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
10. Stopsley High School
Secondary
 Good 55 View school
11. Queen Elizabeth School
Secondary
 Good 52 View school
12. The Stockwood Park Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 32 View school
13. Lea Manor High School
Secondary
 Inadequate 25 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 62% 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.