Icknield High School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Luton |
| Address | Riddy Lane, LU3 2AH |
| URN | 137679 |
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School Census
| Total | 1461 |
| Girls/Boys | 736/725 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.4%/49.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 49.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 313 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 14/02/2024 | Good |
| 23/01/2013 | Good |
| 22/01/2008 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 14/02/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 23/01/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 22/01/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 48 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 52% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 62% |
| Entering EBacc | 49% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.26 |
| Progress 8 | 0.38 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 59% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 73% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.57 |
| Progress 8 | 0.67 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 823 |
| As first preference | 277 |
| As second preference | 293 |
| As third preference | 252 |
| Total Offers Made | 281 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 231 |
| second preference offers | 35 |
| third preference offers | 15 |
| first preference v offers | 1.20% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 814 |
| As first preference | 268 |
| As second preference | 294 |
| As third preference | 252 |
| Total Offers Made | 286 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 223 |
| second preference offers | 48 |
| third preference offers | 15 |
| first preference v offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 855 |
| As first preference | 295 |
| As second preference | 306 |
| As third preference | 254 |
| Total Offers Made | 288 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 244 |
| second preference offers | 37 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 854 |
| As first preference | 271 |
| As second preference | 311 |
| As third preference | 272 |
| Total Offers Made | 282 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 218 |
| second preference offers | 44 |
| third preference offers | 20 |
| first preference v offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 877 |
| As first preference | 259 |
| As second preference | 335 |
| As third preference | 283 |
| Total Offers Made | 284 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 204 |
| second preference offers | 58 |
| third preference offers | 22 |
| first preference v offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 939 |
| As first preference | 261 |
| As second preference | 352 |
| As third preference | 326 |
| Total Offers Made | 286 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 214 |
| second preference offers | 54 |
| third preference offers | 18 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 868 |
| As first preference | 229 |
| As second preference | 317 |
| As third preference | 322 |
| Total Offers Made | 287 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 207 |
| second preference offers | 70 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 907 |
| As first preference | 261 |
| As second preference | 377 |
| As third preference | 269 |
| Total Offers Made | 278 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 206 |
| second preference offers | 66 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.25% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 963 |
| As first preference | 288 |
| As second preference | 371 |
| As third preference | 304 |
| Total Offers Made | 280 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 231 |
| second preference offers | 43 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 883 |
| As first preference | 286 |
| As second preference | 337 |
| As third preference | 258 |
| Total Offers Made | 277 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 236 |
| second preference offers | 38 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 923 |
| As first preference | 257 |
| As second preference | 380 |
| As third preference | 286 |
| Total Offers Made | 279 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 229 |
| second preference offers | 46 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 12% |
| not applicable | 47% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 25% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 35% |
| no | 65% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| dont know | 2% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 4% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 74% |
| no | 26% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 45.4% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 19.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 10.8% |
| white british ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 45.5% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 20.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 10.7% |
| white british ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |