SchoolScoresLea Manor High School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
Northwell Drive, Luton, LU3 3TL
01582 652600 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 20 January 2026 , published 15 March 2026.
In short: 4 strong, 1 expected, 1 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
81 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Luton comparisons use the 3 of its 14 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 11 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Luton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 38% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 67% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 64% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 77% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 50% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 63% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 18 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 15% of 344 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 28% | 42% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 75 parents who had raised a concern Joint 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 54% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 56% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 21 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 72% of 356 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 51% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Luton. Higher than 44% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79%said yes | 71% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 8%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Luton figures pool parents at the Luton schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
205 pupils in this year group.
29% — 13 points below the Luton average, and 16 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Luton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29% | 42% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 36.3 | 45 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.3 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Luton. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 154 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 101 |
| Of those, offered a place | 101 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 249 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.5 · 2025: 0.6 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 10 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Luton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 14 state secondary schools in Luton. Higher than 81% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 43.7% | 31.4%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 6th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Luton. Higher than 39% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.5% | 2.6%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 14 state secondary schools in Luton. Higher than 74% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 17.2% | 12.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Luton. Higher than 84% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 35.8% | 45.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 12th lowest of 14 state secondary schools in Luton. Lower than 30% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.5% | 7.4%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 13th lowest of 14 state secondary schools in Luton. Lower than 16% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 31.4% | 21.5%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 8th lowest of 14 state secondary schools in Luton. Lower than 56% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.4 | 14.0 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 8th lowest of 14 state secondary schools in Luton. Lower than 46% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.2% | 7.5% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded12 pupils | 1.21% | 0.31% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 14th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Luton. Higher than 10% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 14.4 | 16.6 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 13th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Luton. Higher than 15% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.1 | 11.6 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 6th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Luton. Higher than 66% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 16.4% | 14.6%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Lealands High School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 34% grade 5+ English and maths
- Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- Icknield High School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 58% grade 5+ English and maths
- King's House Moorlands 1.6 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Al Hikmah Boys School 1.6 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Challney High School for Girls 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2020), confirmed 2025 · 48% grade 5+ English and maths
- Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia 1.8 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Challney High School for Boys 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 54% grade 5+ English and maths
- Houstone School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 56% grade 5+ English and maths
- Denbigh High School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 56% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Lea Manor High School's Ofsted rating?
Lea Manor High School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 20 January 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 4 strong, 1 expected, 1 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Lea Manor High School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 29% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 16 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Lea Manor High School?
79% of the 81 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Lea Manor High School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Lea Manor High School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 101 families put Lea Manor High School as their first choice for 154 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 101 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 149208.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.