Secondary Schools by Attainment 8 in Luton (2025)
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Listed with official data; 16 schools in Luton, East of England. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East of England.
- 188Jamiatul Uloom Al - IslamiaLuton · Independent All-throughAttainment 8: 57.4
- 268Denbigh High SchoolLuton · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 52.6
- 361Challney High School for GirlsLuton · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 50.1
- 468Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science CollegeLuton · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 50.0
- 557Chiltern AcademyLuton · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 49.5
- 667Icknield High SchoolLuton · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 49.4
- 766Putteridge High SchoolLuton · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 49.2
- 860Challney High School for BoysLuton · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 47.7
- 945The Chalk Hills AcademyLuton · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 45.7
- 1039Lealands High SchoolLuton · Local authority SecondaryAttainment 8: 44.3
- 1142Manshead Church of England AcademyLuton · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 43.0
- 1238Stopsley High SchoolLuton · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 42.3
- 1335Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School)LUTON · Independent All-throughAttainment 8: 41.0
- 1428Queen Elizabeth SchoolLuton · Local authority SecondaryAttainment 8: 39.9
- 1519Lea Manor High SchoolLuton · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 36.3
- 1619The Stockwood Park AcademyLuton · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 35.9
| # | School | Sector | Attainment 8 | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia Luton · All-through · Ages 10–16 | Independent | 57.4 | 87.9 Top 10% | 57.4 Attainment 8 | 103 |
| 2 | Denbigh High School Luton · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 52.6 | 68.0 Top 50% | 52.6 Attainment 8 | 1,130 |
| 3 | Challney High School for Girls Luton · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 50.1 | 61.1 Top 50% | 50.1 Attainment 8 | 1,062 |
| 4 | Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College Luton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 50.0 | 68.4 Top 50% | 50.0 Attainment 8 | 1,655 |
| 5 | Chiltern Academy Luton · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 49.5 | 57.4 Top 50% | 49.5 Attainment 8 | 1,203 |
| 6 | Icknield High School Luton · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 49.4 | 66.6 Top 50% | 49.4 Attainment 8 | 1,452 |
| 7 | Putteridge High School Luton · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 49.2 | 66.0 Top 50% | 49.2 Attainment 8 | 1,193 |
| 8 | Challney High School for Boys Luton · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 47.7 | 60.2 Top 50% | 47.7 Attainment 8 | 1,197 |
| 9 | The Chalk Hills Academy Luton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 45.7 | 45.2 Lower 50% | 45.7 Attainment 8 | 1,644 |
| 10 | Lealands High School Luton · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 44.3 | 38.6 Lower 50% | 44.3 Attainment 8 | 1,025 |
| 11 | Manshead Church of England Academy Luton · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 43.0 | 42.1 Lower 50% | 43.0 Attainment 8 | 1,134 |
| 12 | Stopsley High School Luton · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 42.3 | 38.4 Lower 50% | 42.3 Attainment 8 | 1,046 |
| 13 | Bury Park Educational Institute (Al - Hikmah Secondary School) LUTON · All-through · Ages 9–19 | Independent | 41.0 | 35.4 Lower 50% | 41.0 Attainment 8 | 139 |
| 14 | Queen Elizabeth School Luton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 39.9 | 28.1 Lower 50% | 39.9 Attainment 8 | 1,229 |
| 15 | Lea Manor High School Luton · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 36.3 | 18.9 Lower 50% | 36.3 Attainment 8 | 916 |
| 16 | The Stockwood Park Academy Luton · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 35.9 | 18.6 Lower 50% | 35.9 Attainment 8 | 1,438 |
Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia in Luton leads the 2025 list of secondary schools by attainment 8 in Luton with Attainment 8 57.4. Of the 16 schools shown, 12 are academy, 2 are independent, 2 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider East of England secondary schools by attainment 8 league table, every school on the Luton page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best gcse results school in Luton?
Jamiatul Uloom Al - Islamia in Luton, East of England ranks first among secondary schools by attainment 8 in Luton with Attainment 8 57.4 (Pupils on roll: 103).
How are secondary schools by attainment 8 in Luton ranked?
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.