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Icknield High School

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person Mr Kamran Ahmed (Headteacher)

corporate_fareICKNIELD HIGH SCHOOL

location_onLuton, LU3 2AH

language Visit Website phone 01582576561

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,461

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Attainment 8

48.3

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GCSE Rank

#7 in Luton

#1,437 of 4,024 nationally

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Icknield High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Luton, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Icknield High School is an academy converter in Luton, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of ICKNIELD HIGH SCHOOL. The school has approximately 1,452 pupils on roll, of whom 28% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.3, placing the school #7 in Luton and #1,437 of 4,024 nationally. 56.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 23.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. 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 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.9:1. There are 3 teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 7.2 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

48.3

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

56.10%

Grade 4+ E&M

72.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)23.2%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)62.10%

Triple Science Entry9.50%

EBacc Slot Score13.6 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

49.4

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

57.70%

Grade 4+ E&M

74.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)21.5%

Entering EBacc37.40%

EBacc APS4.41

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.54

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.6

Grade 5+ E&M

59.90%

Entering EBacc52.30%

EBacc APS4.52

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49%

EBacc APS4.26

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.67

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc51%

EBacc APS4.57

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.39

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS3.94

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.42

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS4.1

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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

94.6%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93.5%

Apprenticeships0.7%

Employment0.4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3.2%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

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

ApprenticeshipsSP%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

ApprenticeshipsSP%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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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	#1,216 / 4,024	#6	#1,437	#1
2025	#1,082 / 3,948	#4	#1,208	#1
2024	#805 / 4,450	#4	#1,039	#460
2023	#1,012 / 4,321	#5	#1,438	#684
2022	#564 / 4,199	#3	#1,181	#273
2019	#958 / 2,711	#3	#1,276	#563
2018	#767 / 2,537	#2	#1,025	#470

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

14 February 2024

Inspection Report

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23 November 2021

Inspection Report

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14 September 2016

Inspection Report

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23 January 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-02-14

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

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2016-09-14

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

2013-01-23

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Latest Ungraded: School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next

2008-01-22

None EIF

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

8.2%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

6.0%(87 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

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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 1,446 pupils. During this period, there were 119 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 8.2%, 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)	1,446	119	8.2%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,458	89	6.1%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,446	92	6.4%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,453	46	3.2%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,455	68	4.7%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,453	60	4.1%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,461	64	4.4%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,457	56	3.8%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,453	35	2.4%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,456	44	3.0%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,461	41	2.8%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,452	39	2.7%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,456	7	0.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,447	35	2.4%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,443	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,443	29	2.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,439	28	1.9%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,430	28	2.0%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,430	44	3.1%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,437	54	3.8%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,426	58	4.1%	3.4%	3
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,435	44	3.1%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,426	68	4.8%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,427	58	4.1%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,428	60	4.2%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,435	73	5.1%	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.

Speech, Language & Communication 50 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 40 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 38 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 25 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 18 pupils

Physical Disability 10 pupils

Hearing Impairment 7 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 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.

66%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

69%Positive

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

17%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree38%

agree26%

disagree17%

strongly disagree15%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree46%

agree29%

disagree14%

strongly disagree8%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree25%

agree14%

disagree18%

strongly disagree18%

not applicable25%

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

yes29%

no71%

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

strongly agree58%

agree11%

disagree11%

strongly disagree16%

Don't know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree48%

agree17%

disagree20%

strongly disagree11%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree42%

agree31%

disagree12%

strongly disagree11%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree45%

agree29%

disagree14%

strongly disagree11%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree38%

agree43%

disagree6%

strongly disagree6%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree48%

agree38%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know8%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree35%

agree26%

disagree18%

strongly disagree14%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes63%

no37%

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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.

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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