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The Stockwood Park Academy

Luton, LU1 5PPSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Dec 2024
Progress 8
-0.21
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
178 1st-choice / 282 places
Ranking
#2,038
of 3,141 nationally

About The Stockwood Park Academy

The Stockwood Park Academy is a large secondary school in Luton, currently operating slightly above its official capacity with 1,471 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,450. It serves a community with a notably high proportion of disadvantaged students: 40 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and has a sixth form. Demand for places is clear: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 346 applications for 282 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.23 applicants per place. Of those, 178 were first-preference applications, all of which received offers. The school is led by headteacher Mumin Humayun and was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2024, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in March 2022.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRotheram Avenue, Luton, Luton, LU1 5PP
HeadteacherMumin Humayun
Local AuthorityLuton
Number of Pupils1,471
Free School Meals (FSM)40.0%
School Capacity1,471 / 1,450 (101% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Dec 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 26 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sports HallSwimming PoolArt StudiosICT SuiteSixth Form CentrePlaying FieldsDining HallTennis CourtsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

20

Sports

Martial ArtsSwimmingRugbyAthleticsFootballRowingTennisRoundersNetball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubFilm ClubDramaCodingChoirDuke of EdinburghArt ClubOrchestraDebateChessModel United Nations

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Stockwood Park Academy

The Stockwood Park Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.