Stopsley High School

URN: 109713 • Luton LU2 7UX

Overview

Name
Stopsley High School
URN
109713
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
49.9 / 100
Stopsley High School building in Luton

Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Karen Hand (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
St Thomas's Road, Luton LU2 7UX
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Summary

Stopsley High School is a mixed foundation secondary school located in Luton, with a current enrolment of 1,114 students and a capacity of 1,350. The school is committed to fostering an environment where every student can unlock their potential through a strong academic curriculum complemented by extracurricular activities. The core values of ambition, endeavour, and success guide the school's approach to education, encouraging students to aim high and develop resilience.

The school offers a diverse range of enrichment opportunities, including sports, creative arts, and leadership initiatives. Students can participate in clubs such as debate and chess, as well as engage in the Duke of Edinburgh Award and various national and international trips. The school also prioritizes career readiness, providing access to work experience, university taster days, and workshops with external speakers.

Stopsley High School emphasizes a supportive community, with a focus on pastoral care and personal development. The leadership team, under Headteacher Karen Hand, is dedicated to ensuring that students leave well-prepared for their future educational and career paths.

Key details

LA
Luton
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1350
Pupils
1114
Boys
556
Girls
558
FSM %
23.60
Open date
Close date
2021-08-31
Last Ofsted
2018-02-08
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Bedfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1114 556 558 1350 23.60
2024-09-11 1114 556 558 1350 23.60
2023-09-11 1114 556 558 1350 23.60
2022-09-11 1114 556 558 1350 23.60
2021-09-11 1114 556 558 1350 23.60
2020-09-11 1102 559 543 1350 19.40

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