Icknield High School
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Luton, LU3 2AH
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 29% in England
4 of 13 in Luton
Pupils
1,452
First preferences per place
0.82
2026/27
Absence
7.6%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 48.0 | 50.6 | 49.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52% | 60% | 58% | |
| Average English grade | 5.0 | 5.4 | 5.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 44% | 54% | 50% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.37 | 0.54 | — |
74% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College · 1.0 mi · No rating · Top 36% in England
- Denbigh High School · 1.1 mi · Outstanding · Top 21% in England
- Stopsley High School · 1.2 mi · Good · Bottom 29% in England
- Lea Manor High School · 1.3 mi · Report card · Bottom 8% in England
- Challney High School for Girls · 1.8 mi · Outstanding · Top 29% in England
- Putteridge High School · 1.9 mi · No rating · Top 38% in England
Best secondary schools in Luton · Best secondary schools in Bedfordshire
The neighbourhood
Icknield High School is in Barnfield (typical home £400,000, crime low).
What is Icknield High School's Ofsted rating?
Icknield High School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Icknield High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Icknield High School is in the top 29% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.