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Putteridge High School

Luton, LU2 8HJSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2024
Progress 8
+0.23
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
268 1st-choice / 235 places
Ranking
#995
of 3,141 nationally

About Putteridge High School

Putteridge High School’s Progress 8 score of 0.23 places it well above the Luton local authority average of 0.03, meaning pupils here make significantly more academic progress than their peers across other secondary schools in the area. That gap is substantial — roughly a fifth of a grade more per subject. The school ranks 5th out of 11 state secondaries in Luton on this measure, putting it in the top half of the local league table. Nationally, it sits in the 32nd percentile, which is a solid middle-ground performance when compared with all schools in England. The Attainment 8 score of 48.3 also reflects this, showing that the average pupil leaves with the equivalent of a strong pass in five GCSEs. For context, the school’s Progress 8 banding is officially classed as “Above average,” which is a clear differentiator in a local authority where the typical school is hovering around the national average line.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPutteridge Road, Luton, Luton, LU2 8HJ
HeadteacherDavid Graham
Local AuthorityLuton
Number of Pupils1,192
Free School Meals (FSM)20.4%
School Capacity1,192 / 1,215 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Nov 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (20 Nov 2024): Improved significantly

Source: Ofsted, 15 Jul 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Music RoomsLibraryGymnasiumICT SuiteTheatreScience LabsTennis CourtsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

FootballSwimmingRugbyRoundersDanceGymnasticsCross CountryRowing

Clubs & Activities

DebateModel United NationsOrchestraChoirDramaGardeningBook ClubYoung EnterpriseDuke of Edinburgh

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:35 – 15:05

Breakfast club

08:00-08:35

Source: putteridgehigh.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Putteridge High School

Putteridge High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.