Chiltern Academy
Free schools
Luton, LU1 3GF
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 25% in England
2 of 13 in Luton
Pupils
1,203
First preferences per place
1.19
2026/27
Absence
6.8%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 54.8 | 49.6 | 49.5 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 65% | 55% | 48% | |
| Average English grade | 5.8 | 5.3 | 5.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.4 | 4.9 | 4.7 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 61% | 58% | 60% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.64 | 0.38 | — |
69% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Queen Elizabeth School · 1.4 mi · Good · Bottom 30% in England
- The Stockwood Park Academy · 1.6 mi · Not judged · Bottom 8% in England
- Denbigh High School · 1.6 mi · Outstanding · Top 21% in England
- Stopsley High School · 2.0 mi · Good · Bottom 29% in England
- Putteridge High School · 2.3 mi · No rating · Top 38% in England
- Icknield High School · 2.6 mi · Good · Top 29% in England
Best secondary schools in Luton · Best secondary schools in Bedfordshire
The neighbourhood
Chiltern Academy is in New Town (typical home £230,000, crime very high).
What is Chiltern Academy's Ofsted rating?
Chiltern Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Chiltern Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Chiltern Academy is in the top 25% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.