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The Stockwood Park Academy

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

personMr Mumin Humayun

corporate_fareTHE SHARED LEARNING TRUST

location_onLuton, LU1 5PP

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,443

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Attainment 8

35.9

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GCSE Rank

#13 in Luton

#2,960 of 3,216 nationally

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The Stockwood Park Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Luton, serving ages 11-18. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

The Stockwood Park Academy is an academy sponsor led in Luton, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE SHARED LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,471 pupils on roll, of whom 42% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.9, placing the school #13 in Luton and #2,960 of 3,216 nationally. 20.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 7.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 13 A-level subjects. 43.6% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 12.8% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.16 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. 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 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 5 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 8.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

35.9

Grade 5+ E&M

20.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)7.5%

Entering EBacc26.20%

EBacc APS3.17

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37.90%

EBacc APS3.23

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.42

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29%

EBacc APS3.15

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.63

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21%

EBacc APS3.14

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.49

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS3.38

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.41

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc48%

EBacc APS3.63

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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.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

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

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

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

Apprenticeships0%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

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

Apprenticeships0%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

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

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.16

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*–A12.8%

Achieving A*–B43.6%

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Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered13

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.22

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate88.50%

2023

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate93.30%

2022

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

03 December 2024

Inspection Report

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29 March 2022

Inspection Report

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09 May 2018

Inspection Report

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07 May 2015

Inspection Report

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10 December 2013

Inspection Report

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08 May 2013

Inspection Report

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22 February 2012

Inspection Report

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27 January 2010

Inspection Report

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07 May 2009

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-12-03

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2022-03-29

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2018-05-09

S5 Inspection Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2015-05-07

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

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

8.0%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.7%(84 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,471 pupils. During this period, there were 117 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 8.0%, which is above 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)	1,471	117	8.0%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,472	121	8.2%	7.8%	5
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,480	92	6.2%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,473	140	9.5%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,481	79	5.3%	8.2%	5
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,471	58	3.9%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,443	89	6.2%	6.4%	3
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,458	59	4.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,434	84	5.9%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,447	39	2.7%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,444	39	2.7%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,385	43	3.1%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,387	16	1.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,364	133	9.8%	3.9%	3
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,328	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,328	112	8.4%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,357	164	12.1%	4.2%	3
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,278	167	13.1%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,276	182	14.3%	3.8%	5
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,286	185	14.4%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,308	184	14.1%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,290	154	11.9%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,319	167	12.7%	3.7%	5
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,335	107	8.0%	3.0%	3
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,344	31	2.3%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,356	38	2.8%	3.1%	0

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.

Specific Learning Difficulty 118 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 23 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 23 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 23 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 17 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 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.

82.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

73.0%Positive

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

24.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree34%

agree42%

disagree6%

strongly disagree10%

don't know8%

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

strongly agree40%

agree35%

disagree19%

strongly disagree5%

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

strongly agree31%

agree23%

disagree13%

strongly disagree11%

don't know3%

not applicable19%

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

yes26%

no74%

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

strongly agree31%

agree19%

disagree25%

strongly disagree19%

dont know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree40%

agree42%

disagree8%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree37%

agree48%

disagree5%

strongly disagree6%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree39%

agree44%

disagree13%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree47%

agree44%

disagree6%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree52%

agree42%

disagree3%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree37%

agree35%

disagree8%

strongly disagree10%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes79%

no21%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

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.

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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