Icknield High School
URN: 137679 • Luton LU3 2AH
Overview
- Name
- Icknield High School
- URN
- 137679
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ICKNIELD HIGH SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- John Noble (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01582576561
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Riddy Lane, Luton LU3 2AH
Summary
Icknield High School, located in Luton, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,446 students, slightly exceeding its capacity of 1,445. Established in 1949, the school is well-regarded within the community for its strong academic performance and comprehensive pastoral care, which fosters a secure environment for student development. The school is notably over-subscribed, receiving significant interest for its 295 Year 7 places each year.
The school prides itself on inclusivity, offering support for a diverse range of abilities, including a specialist provision for students with hearing impairments. Icknield High School aims to provide a first-class education, with a focus on the Respect and CARES agenda, which underpins its ethos. The majority of students progress to further education, with many advancing to prestigious universities, including Oxford and Cambridge.
Icknield High School was rated 'Good' in its last Ofsted inspection in 2021, and the school community is committed to striving for Outstanding status in all areas. Parents appreciate the balance of high academic standards and the emphasis on student well-being, making it a valued institution in Luton.
The school prides itself on inclusivity, offering support for a diverse range of abilities, including a specialist provision for students with hearing impairments. Icknield High School aims to provide a first-class education, with a focus on the Respect and CARES agenda, which underpins its ethos. The majority of students progress to further education, with many advancing to prestigious universities, including Oxford and Cambridge.
Icknield High School was rated 'Good' in its last Ofsted inspection in 2021, and the school community is committed to striving for Outstanding status in all areas. Parents appreciate the balance of high academic standards and the emphasis on student well-being, making it a valued institution in Luton.
Useful links
- Register of Governors (governance)
- Financial Statements (governance)
- Governor Links (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- 23/24 Management Letter (governance)
- Meetings Schedule (governance)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Year 8 Art Option Presentation (sen)
- STEPS - School Transitions across Education for Pupils with SEN/D (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
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Key details
- LA
- Luton
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ICKNIELD HIGH SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 1445
- Pupils
- 1446
- Boys
- 706
- Girls
- 740
- FSM %
- 25.30
- Open date
- 2011-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-02-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Bedfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1446 | 706 | 740 | 1445 | 25.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1453 | 720 | 733 | 1445 | 24.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1456 | 720 | 736 | 1445 | 20.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1456 | 720 | 736 | 1445 | 20.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1456 | 731 | 725 | 1445 | 18.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1443 | 715 | 728 | 1445 | 15.30 |
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