Icknield High School
URN: 109711 • Luton LU3 2AH
Overview
- Name
- Icknield High School
- URN
- 109711
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Christopher Dean (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Riddy Lane, Luton LU3 2AH
Summary
Icknield High School is a mixed foundation secondary school located in Luton, established in 1949. With a capacity of 1,455 students, it is one of the largest and most successful high schools in the area, known for its high academic standards and strong pastoral care. The school is heavily oversubscribed, offering 295 places for Year 7 each year, reflecting its popularity among local families.
The school promotes an inclusive environment, catering to a diverse range of abilities, including a specialist provision for students with hearing impairments. Icknield High School is committed to the Respect and CARES agenda, which underpins its educational philosophy. The school aims to nurture students not only academically but also personally, encouraging them to develop character and confidence.
Icknield High School received a "Good" rating in its last Ofsted inspection in 2021 and aspires to achieve "Outstanding" status. The majority of students progress to further education, with many attending prestigious universities, including Oxford and Cambridge, highlighting the school's commitment to raising the achievement of all students.
The school promotes an inclusive environment, catering to a diverse range of abilities, including a specialist provision for students with hearing impairments. Icknield High School is committed to the Respect and CARES agenda, which underpins its educational philosophy. The school aims to nurture students not only academically but also personally, encouraging them to develop character and confidence.
Icknield High School received a "Good" rating in its last Ofsted inspection in 2021 and aspires to achieve "Outstanding" status. The majority of students progress to further education, with many attending prestigious universities, including Oxford and Cambridge, highlighting the school's commitment to raising the achievement of all students.
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Key details
- LA
- Luton
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1455
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2011-11-30
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1455 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1455 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1455 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1455 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1455 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1455 |
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