Lea Manor High School, Luton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Lea Manor has transformed into a caring, inclusive school where pupils thrive. Teachers deliver strong, purposeful lessons that help all pupils, including those with special needs, make secure progress. The school excels at supporting vulnerable and disadvantaged pupils, with dedicated teams ensuring every child receives the right help at the right time.
Key Strengths
- Dramatically improved attendance now broadly in line with national figures, with significantly fewer pupils attending less than 90% of the time
- Consistently strong teaching with high-quality professional development for staff, helping pupils catch up on past learning gaps
- Exceptional inclusion and support for pupils with special educational needs and those facing barriers to learning
- Excellent behaviour with pupils calm, punctual and ready to learn, creating an orderly environment
- Leaders place pupils' needs at the centre of all decisions and have built strong relationships with families and the community
Areas for Improvement
- Examination outcomes still do not yet fully reflect the stronger quality of education pupils now receive, as some older pupils are affected by past weaknesses
- A small number of pupils do not consistently demonstrate respect and tolerance in relation to characteristics such as gender and ethnicity
- Gaps in knowledge in English and mathematics remain for some pupils, though targeted support is helping them catch up
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, trips, sporting activities, work experience (key stage 4), music, languages
Lea Manor High School has made dramatic improvements since being taken over by a trust in August 2023, moving from inadequate status to a strong standard school. Leaders have acted with urgency to transform teaching, attendance, behaviour and support for vulnerable pupils.
At a Glance
45.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
93 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
21.8
Avg class size
46
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
76%
Available places
916 pupils
1,200 capacity
284 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Luton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Luton
Admissions Demand - Luton
Places available
3,303
Applications
3,049
Got 1st preference
82.4%
Got preferred school
95.2%
Secondary admissions across Luton (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
9.50534%
Overall absence
31.36364%
Persistent absence
1,100
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Lea Manor High School
Whitefield Primary Academy
Waulud Primary School
Parklea Primary School
Bramingham Primary School
The Meads Primary School
Warden Hill Infant Academy
Warden Hill Junior School
Icknield Primary School
Norton Road Primary School
Pirton Hill Primary School
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