Challney High School for Boys
Academy converter · Boys
Luton, LU4 9TJ
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 36% in England
6 of 13 in Luton
Pupils
1,197
First preferences per place
0.95
2026/27
Absence
7.0%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 46.7 | 48.7 | 47.7 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54% | 53% | 54% | |
| Average English grade | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 44% | 49% | 46% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.39 | 0.56 | — |
68% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Challney High School for Girls · 0.3 mi · Outstanding · Top 29% in England
- The Chalk Hills Academy · 1.0 mi · No rating · Bottom 50% in England
- Lealands High School · 1.6 mi · Good · Bottom 35% in England
- Denbigh High School · 1.9 mi · Outstanding · Top 21% in England
- Lea Manor High School · 1.9 mi · Report card · Bottom 8% in England
- Manshead Church of England Academy · 1.9 mi · Report card · Bottom 26% in England
Best secondary schools in Luton · Best secondary schools in Bedfordshire
The neighbourhood
Challney High School for Boys is in Challney (typical home £300,000, crime low).
What is Challney High School for Boys's Ofsted rating?
Challney High School for Boys is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Challney High School for Boys rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Challney High School for Boys is in the top 36% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.