Luton has 13 secondary schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 3 were outstanding or exceptional and 77% good or better, against 81% of secondary schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 2 Jun 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 3 outstanding or exceptional
- 7 good, strong or expected
- 3 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Secondary schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challney High School for Boys | Outstanding | 8 Nov 2023 | LU4 |
| Challney High School for Girls | Outstanding | 15 Jan 2020 | LU4 |
| Denbigh High School | Outstanding | 6 Dec 2023 | LU3 |
| Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Science College | Good | 5 Jun 2018 | LU2 |
| Chiltern Academy | Good | 3 Feb 2023 | LU1 |
| Icknield High School | Good | 15 Feb 2024 | LU3 |
| Lealands High School | Good | 5 May 2023 | LU3 |
| Putteridge High School | Good | 19 Jun 2019 | LU2 |
| Stopsley High School | Expected | 2 Jun 2026 | LU2 |
| The Chalk Hills Academy | Good | 9 May 2018 | LU4 |
| Lea Manor High School | Needs attention | 20 Jan 2026 | LU3 |
| Queen Elizabeth School | Needs attention | 14 Apr 2026 | LU2 |
| The Stockwood Park Academy | Requires improvement | 30 Mar 2022 | LU1 |