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Stopsley High School

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

person Ms Karen Hand (Headteacher)

corporate_fareMIDDLESEX LEARNING TRUST

location_onLuton, LU2 7UX

language Visit Website phone 01582870900

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Inspected 2026

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Students

1,048

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Attainment 8

43.9

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GCSE Rank

#9 in Luton

#2,243 of 4,024 nationally

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Stopsley High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Luton, serving ages 11-16. Assessed at Expected standard by Ofsted on its latest Report Card inspection.

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School Summary

Stopsley High School is an academy converter in Luton, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of MIDDLESEX LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,046 pupils on roll, of whom 32% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.9, placing the school #9 in Luton and #2,243 of 4,024 nationally. 43.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 15.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2026. The school's current overall rating is Expected standard. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Expected standard, behaviour and attitudes Expected standard, personal development Strong standard, and leadership and management Expected standard.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.5× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.3:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.1 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

43.9

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

43.50%

Grade 4+ E&M

60.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)15.3%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)56.50%

Triple Science Entry25.40%

EBacc Slot Score12.4 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

42.3

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

37.90%

Grade 4+ E&M

60.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)15.0%

Entering EBacc25.30%

EBacc APS3.47

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.33

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.5

Grade 5+ E&M

42.20%

Entering EBacc19.10%

EBacc APS3.44

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.41

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15%

EBacc APS3.22

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS3.47

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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

91.2%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88.7%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment0.5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6.4%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

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	#2,243 / 4,024	#10	#2,243	#1
2025	#2,636 / 3,948	#11	#2,480	#1
2024	#2,672 / 4,450	#12	#2,557	#2,355
2023	#2,866 / 4,321	#11	#2,905	#2,463
2022	#2,373 / 4,199	#9	#2,666	#2,366

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

02 June 2026

Inspection Report

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13 September 2022

Inspection Report

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09 September 2021

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2026-06-02

S5 Inspection REIF Report Card

Report Card

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Why no single overall grade?

From autumn 2024 / 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word headline grades (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate) with individual area judgements on a Report Card.

Curriculum & Teaching

Expected standard

Achievement

Expected standard

Attendance & Behaviour

Expected standard

Personal Development

Strong standard

Inclusion

Strong standard

Leadership & Governance

Expected standard

verified_user Safeguarding: Met

2022-09-13

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

verified_user Safeguarding: Met

2018-02-07

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

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2014-10-08

None EIF

Good

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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

4.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.0%(21 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 1,074 pupils. During this period, there were 45 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.2%, 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)	1,074	45	4.2%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,074	43	4.0%	7.8%	3
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,076	48	4.5%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,081	59	5.5%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,056	25	2.4%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,068	69	6.5%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,048	121	11.5%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,044	64	6.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,100	59	5.4%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,090	61	5.6%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,091	81	7.4%	4.4%	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.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 55 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 29 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 29 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 22 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 20 pupils

Physical Disability 11 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 8 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Multi-Sensory 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.

Overall, how do parents view this school?

80%Positive

My child is happy at this school.

83%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

83%Positive

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When bullying took place, the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.

strongly agree31%

agree28%

disagree6%

strongly disagree16%

don't know3%

not applicable72%

Neither agree nor disagree16%

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree34%

agree47%

disagree3%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

Neither agree nor disagree11%

When the school makes decisions it has the child's best interests at heart.

strongly agree43%

agree35%

Neither agree nor disagree14%

disagree2%

strongly disagree4%

Don't know2%

The school gives my child the right support to enable them to learn well.

strongly agree50%

agree32%

Neither agree nor disagree8%

disagree4%

strongly disagree5%

Don't know1%

The school communicates well with me about the things I need to know.

strongly agree55%

agree31%

disagree4%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

Neither agree nor disagree6%

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

strongly agree47%

agree24%

disagree6%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

not applicable7%

Neither agree nor disagree9%

Does your child have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)?

yes34%

no66%

My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree56%

agree21%

disagree8%

strongly disagree10%

Don't know3%

Neither agree nor disagree3%

Would you recommend this school to another parent?

yes84%

no16%

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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

Overall, how do parents view this school?

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

When bullying took place, the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

When the school makes decisions it has the child's best interests at heart.

The school gives my child the right support to enable them to learn well.

The school communicates well with me about the things I need to know.

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 SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

Would you 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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