Chiltern Academy

  • Secondary
  • Free school
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Gipsy Lane, Luton, LU1 3GFOpen in maps

Chiltern Academy is a secondary school in Luton for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 77 schools in Luton. It ranks 5th of 14 secondary schools in Luton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 2 February 2023, report published 19 March 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

231 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score49.5

49.5, 3.4 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths48.1%

48.1%, 2.7 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths69.3%

69.3%, 4.5 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc67.5%

67.5%, 27 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.78

4.78, 0.69 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

1,203 pupils on roll, with places for 1,200

Eligible for free school meals38.2%

38.2%, 11.7 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language40.1%

40.1%, 18.5 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.3%

12.3%, 2.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.2%

2.2%, 3.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Chiltern Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 41.0
Queen Elizabeth School1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 39.9
The Stockwood Park Academy1 mileOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 35.9
Denbigh High School2 milesOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 52.6
Stopsley High School2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 42.3

School details

School type
Free schools
Sector
Free school
Trust
CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Mr Ian Douglas
Phone
01582310644
Website
chiltern-academy.co.uk
Address
Gipsy Lane, Luton, LU1 3GF
Local authority
Luton
URN
145872

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.