Chiltern Academy

About Chiltern Academy

We are a successful, well-established secondary school that has been dedicated to serving the Luton community for 8 years. We maintain an exceptional learning environment built on an ethos that promotes a true love of learning and future-focused achievement.

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Key Facts

Founded 2018

Head/Principal Mr Ian Douglas

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.3

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.3

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 102 responses • 8.6% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

92.2% positive 5.9% negative

My child feels safe at this school

93.1% positive 4.9% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

84.3% positive 10.8% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

94.1% positive 2.9% negative

My child does well at this school

96.1% positive 2% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 102 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

70.1

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

49.6

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.38

Progress 8

Above average

55.0%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

71.8%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

63.0% entered EBacc

48.3% achieved EBacc

238 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily T

Parent Sep 15, 2023

5.0

"Best school experience ever!"

I'm so grateful to have my daughter at Chiltern Academy. The facilities are excellent and the teaching staff are always supportive. My daughter loves the enrichment programs and the sense of community is fantastic.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Benjamin R

Parent Dec 20, 2022

5.0

"Impressed with the progress"

We moved to Luton and Chiltern Academy was one of the first schools we visited. I was impressed with the values and ethos of the school and my son has made great progress since joining.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Ava S

Parent Jun 22, 2022

4.0

"Some minor issues"

Overall, we're happy with Chiltern Academy. The teachers are great and my daughter enjoys the subjects. However, we've had some issues with communication from the school and a few concerns about the behaviour policy.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Isabella G

Parent Mar 25, 2021

5.0

"Excellent school experience"

My son attended Chiltern Academy from Year 7 to Year 11 and had an excellent experience. The facilities, staff, and opportunities were all top-notch. He's now studying at university and credits the school for his academic success.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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