Chiltern Academy
About Chiltern Academy
Chiltern Academy sits in Luton, a local authority where the average Progress 8 score for secondary schools is 0.03 — essentially in line with the national average. The school’s own Progress 8 figure isn’t listed in the data, so a direct comparison isn’t possible, but its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 2012 rated it Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good. That places it among the majority of Luton’s 14 state secondaries, only three of which hold an Outstanding rating. The nearest Outstanding school, Icknield High School, is 4.3 km away. Chiltern Academy’s previous inspection, back in 2010, had awarded it Outstanding across the board, so the drop to Good represents a notable shift. In its most recent ungraded inspection in 2023, the school was confirmed to have maintained its Good standard, suggesting stability rather than further decline.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Feb 2023Latest monitoring visit (23 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 7 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
19Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:30 – 15:10
Source: chiltern-academy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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