Lealands High School
Sundon Park Road, Luton, LU3 3ALOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Lealands High School is a secondary school in Luton for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 77 schools in Luton. It ranks 9th of 14 secondary schools in Luton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 May 2023, report published 14 June 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 May 2023
At Lealands, pupils learn to understand and respect others. It is a diverse community. Pupils new to the school say, 'It is like joining a family'. Pupils from many backgrounds mix successfully and happily. Pupils learn through the curriculum about different parts of society. This helps them to express mature attitudes about areas of difference, such as race or disability. Consequently, pupils are well prepared for life in Britain today. Pupils learn a well-considered curriculum. They benefit from leaders' high expectations of their learning. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). These pupils receive strong support. When pupils need extra help, this is effective. As a result, they build up their knowledge well. Behaviour is orderly. Pupils respond well to clear routines. They work hard in lessons. Pupils are calm during breaks. Bullying is not common. If it happens, pupils trust staff to resolve it. Positive relationships with staff help pupils to feel supported and safe. Pupils enjoy a wide range of opportunities. They engage well with the various leadership roles. Pupils praise the range of clubs, such as sport, art, chess and karate. Exciting trips to London and elsewhere extend what pupils learn in class.
What the school should improve
- Some teachers do not consistently use learning activities which precisely or successfully enough teach the key knowledge pupils need to learn. In some cases, expectations of what pupils can achieve are not as high as they might be. This means pupils sometimes do not do as well as they could. Leaders need to ensure that teachers get the guidance and support they need to deliver the curriculum effectively in all areas.
- Not all aspects of the curriculum for personal development are delivered as effectively as they could be. Sometimes, teachers do not help pupils make the rich connections they could between the different things they learn. As a result, some pupils do not develop a depth of understanding of the aims and ethos that leaders intend. This can lead to pupils lacking enthusiasm for learning and benefiting from their education less than they might. Leaders need to ensure that the personal development curriculum is delivered consistently and effectively.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
193 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,025 pupils on roll, with places for 1,050
Schools near Lealands High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Manor High School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | Attainment 8: 36.3 |
| King's House Moorlands | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Al Hikmah Boys School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Houstone School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 46.1 |
| Challney High School for Girls | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 50.1 |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Samuel Ward
- Phone
- 01582611600
- Address
- Sundon Park Road, Luton, LU3 3AL
- Local authority
- Luton
- URN
- 109686
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.