Challney High School for Boys and Community College
URN: 109681 • Luton LU4 9TJ
Overview
- Name
- Challney High School for Boys and Community College
- URN
- 109681
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 70.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Yasmin Bevan (since 2025) , Executive Principal/Head
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Stoneygate Road, Luton LU4 9TJ
Summary
Challney High School for Boys, located in Luton, is a foundation secondary school with a capacity of 825 students. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that encourages boys to excel academically and develop into responsible young men. With a strong emphasis on reading and parental involvement, Challney High aims to cultivate a culture of achievement, as evidenced by the impressive GCSE results, including 53% of students achieving strong passes in English and mathematics in 2024.
The school's ethos revolves around high standards in both academic and personal development, promoting values such as responsibility, leadership, and community engagement. Students are encouraged to take on leadership roles, with a dedicated Student Executive that actively participates in school initiatives, enhancing both their educational experience and the school's contribution to the local community.
Challney High is committed to providing a well-rounded education, integrating innovative teaching methods and technology to support learning. The school prioritises open communication with parents and guardians, ensuring a collaborative approach to student success and well-being.
The school's ethos revolves around high standards in both academic and personal development, promoting values such as responsibility, leadership, and community engagement. Students are encouraged to take on leadership roles, with a dedicated Student Executive that actively participates in school initiatives, enhancing both their educational experience and the school's contribution to the local community.
Challney High is committed to providing a well-rounded education, integrating innovative teaching methods and technology to support learning. The school prioritises open communication with parents and guardians, ensuring a collaborative approach to student success and well-being.
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Nearby alternatives
- Denbigh High School (70.2)
- Denbigh High School (67.7)
- Challney High School for Boys (66.2)
- Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College (64.2)
- Icknield High School (64.2)
Key details
- LA
- Luton
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 825
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2011-03-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2007-01-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 825 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 825 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 825 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 825 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 825 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 825 |
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