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Lealands High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

person Mr Samuel Ward (Headteacher)

location_onLuton, LU3 3AL

language Visit Website phone 01582611600

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,008

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Attainment 8

41.7

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GCSE Rank

#13 in Luton

#2,649 of 4,024 nationally

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Lealands High School is a Foundation school secondary school in Luton, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Lealands High School is a foundation school in Luton, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 1,025 pupils on roll, of whom 37% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.7, placing the school #13 in Luton and #2,649 of 4,024 nationally. 31.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 12.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2026

Attainment 8 Score

41.7

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

31.80%

Grade 4+ E&M

60.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)12.4%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)54.20%

Triple Science Entry0.00%

EBacc Slot Score12.6 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

44.3

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

33.70%

Grade 4+ E&M

59.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)20.5%

Entering EBacc40.90%

EBacc APS4.08

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.4

Grade 5+ E&M

38.90%

Entering EBacc25.30%

EBacc APS3.79

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29%

EBacc APS3.66

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS3.6

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.61

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS3.05

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS3.4

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2026

Stayed in Education / Employment

89.4%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87.9%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0.5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6.6%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Secondary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	GCSE Attainment	Progress 8 Rank
2026	#2,616 / 4,024	#12	#2,649	#1
2025	#1,982 / 3,948	#9	#2,118	#1
2024	#2,052 / 4,450	#9	#2,246	#1,651
2023	#1,799 / 4,321	#8	#2,501	#1,531
2022	#2,353 / 4,199	#8	#2,586	#2,045
2019	#2,606 / 2,711	#10	#2,641	#2,524
2018	#2,130 / 2,537	#9	#2,241	#1,939

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

04 May 2023

Inspection Report

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16 March 2017

Inspection Report

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15 May 2013

Inspection Report

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20 June 2012

Inspection Report

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09 June 2010

Inspection Report

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04 October 2006

Inspection Report

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08 October 2001

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-05-04

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

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2017-03-16

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

2013-05-15

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2010-06-09

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

4.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.2%(33 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,026 pupils. During this period, there were 41 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,026	41	4.0%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,024	26	2.5%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,025	25	2.4%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,014	29	2.9%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,004	30	3.0%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,011	40	4.0%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,008	26	2.6%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,013	23	2.3%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,018	37	3.6%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,014	31	3.1%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,015	35	3.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,016	33	3.2%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,012	15	1.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,012	35	3.5%	3.9%	3
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,020	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,020	17	1.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,018	39	3.8%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	994	16	1.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	995	27	2.7%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	995	22	2.2%	3.8%	3
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,006	34	3.4%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,007	35	3.5%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,018	43	4.2%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	946	31	3.3%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	950	20	2.1%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	944	29	3.1%	3.1%	2

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 79 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 44 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 26 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 23 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 23 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 15 pupils

Physical Disability 7 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

78%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

78%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

20%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree23%

agree40%

disagree15%

strongly disagree10%

don't know13%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree33%

agree55%

disagree10%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree30%

agree25%

disagree18%

strongly disagree15%

not applicable13%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes33%

no68%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree31%

agree38%

disagree15%

strongly disagree15%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree43%

agree35%

disagree15%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree45%

agree28%

disagree10%

strongly disagree8%

don't know10%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree45%

agree25%

disagree25%

strongly disagree5%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree48%

agree45%

disagree3%

don't know5%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree48%

agree35%

disagree8%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree43%

agree25%

disagree13%

strongly disagree10%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes78%

no23%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ranking History & Trajectory

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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