Challney High School for Boys
URN: 136651 • Luton LU4 9TJ
Overview
- Name
- Challney High School for Boys
- URN
- 136651
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 66.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark Mailer (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01582599921
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Stoneygate Road, Luton LU4 9TJ
Summary
Challney High School for Boys, located in Luton, is an academy converter dedicated to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for its 1,201 students. The school prides itself on its strong academic performance, with over half of the 2024 cohort achieving strong passes in English and mathematics. The curriculum is designed to encourage boys to excel through innovative teaching methods and a focus on personal responsibility, fostering both academic and personal growth.
The school’s ethos centres on developing confident and responsible young men who contribute positively to their communities. Challney High emphasizes the importance of parental involvement, encouraging families to engage in their children's education and support their achievements. The school values reading and personal development, promoting a culture where students are motivated to take on responsibilities and work hard.
Challney High also prioritises the well-being of its students and the wider community, offering various support services and opportunities for personal growth. The school aims to be a beacon of excellence, continually striving to enhance the educational experience for all its students.
The school’s ethos centres on developing confident and responsible young men who contribute positively to their communities. Challney High emphasizes the importance of parental involvement, encouraging families to engage in their children's education and support their achievements. The school values reading and personal development, promoting a culture where students are motivated to take on responsibilities and work hard.
Challney High also prioritises the well-being of its students and the wider community, offering various support services and opportunities for personal growth. The school aims to be a beacon of excellence, continually striving to enhance the educational experience for all its students.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Special Educational Needs & Disability (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Examination Dates (calendar)
- Term Dates (calendar)
- 3 Jul Challney Bugle -Edition 2: Summer Edition (download)
- Music Development Plan (download)
- KS4 Subject Guide (download)
- Curriculum Guide (download)
- Information for Visitors (download)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Luton
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1212
- Pupils
- 1201
- Boys
- 1201
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- 26.70
- Open date
- 2011-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1201 | 1201 | 0 | 1212 | 26.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1199 | 1199 | 0 | 1200 | 24.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1194 | 1194 | 0 | 1200 | 24.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1194 | 1194 | 0 | 1200 | 24.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1151 | 1151 | 0 | 1165 | 21.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1083 | 1083 | 0 | 940 | 18.80 |
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