Chiltern Academy
URN: 145872 • Luton LU1 3GF
Overview
- Name
- Chiltern Academy
- URN
- 145872
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ian Douglas (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01582310644
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Gipsy Lane, Luton LU1 3GF
Summary
Chiltern Academy is a mixed secondary free school located in Luton, catering to approximately 1,191 pupils with a capacity of 1,200. Established in 2018, the school moved into its modern facilities on Gipsy Lane a year later. As part of the Chiltern Learning Trust, the academy focuses on fostering a love of learning and personal growth, guided by its core values of determination, resilience, aspiration, respect, and independence.
The curriculum at Chiltern Academy is broad and balanced, offering a wide range of subjects and extracurricular activities designed to challenge and inspire students. With a specialism in engineering, the school provides excellent opportunities for pupils to develop skills relevant to future careers in this field. State-of-the-art facilities, including well-equipped laboratories and extensive sports amenities, support a holistic educational experience.
Chiltern Academy values the partnership between the school, students, and parents, promoting open communication and collaboration. The school aims to celebrate the diverse culture of its community, ensuring that all pupils leave as confident, knowledgeable, and well-rounded individuals ready to make a positive impact in the world.
The curriculum at Chiltern Academy is broad and balanced, offering a wide range of subjects and extracurricular activities designed to challenge and inspire students. With a specialism in engineering, the school provides excellent opportunities for pupils to develop skills relevant to future careers in this field. State-of-the-art facilities, including well-equipped laboratories and extensive sports amenities, support a holistic educational experience.
Chiltern Academy values the partnership between the school, students, and parents, promoting open communication and collaboration. The school aims to celebrate the diverse culture of its community, ensuring that all pupils leave as confident, knowledgeable, and well-rounded individuals ready to make a positive impact in the world.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Pupil Absence (sen)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Special Educational Needs and Disability (sen)
- Events Calendar (calendar)
- Events, Trips & Enrichment (calendar)
- Charity Fundraising (calendar)
- 12th Sep Headteacher Update | Autumn Term (download)
- Post 16 Information (download)
- Admissions (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Luton
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1200
- Pupils
- 1191
- Boys
- 638
- Girls
- 553
- FSM %
- 36.80
- Open date
- 2018-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1191 | 638 | 553 | 1200 | 36.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1200 | 652 | 548 | 1200 | 35.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 923 | 516 | 407 | 1200 | 30.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 923 | 516 | 407 | 1200 | 30.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 684 | 375 | 309 | 1200 | 25.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 445 | 232 | 213 | 1200 | 22.20 |
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