Chiltern Academy vs The Linden Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Chiltern Academy
Luton
The Linden Academy
Luton
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Free schools
Free schools
Age Range
11–16
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
None
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Luton
Luton
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1203
427
Capacity
1200
504
Occupancy
100%
85%
FSM %
38.2%
34.2%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Feb 2023
Jun 2024
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
52.4
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
62.8%
-
KS2 Reading
-
79%
KS2 Maths
-
74%
KS2 Writing
-
74%