The Stockwood Park Academy
Luton, LU1 5PP · Luton · secondary school
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12th of 13 secondary schools in Luton we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.2/10 against 495 of them, against 2.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 27.5 · 11 | 46% | 0.51 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.21 · 34 | 38% | 1.31 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 36.9 · 9 | 15% | 0.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Stockwood Park Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 20.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 35.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.21 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Debate Mate & Debating Team, Brilliant Club, Rocket Club, Performing Arts Club, Dance Club, Anime Club, Choir Club, and Cooking Club. They also access the Duke of Edinburgh Award, a Dragon’s Den experience, and Cultural Days.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,438 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,450. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their Attainment 8 score and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about The Stockwood Park Academy
Overview
The Stockwood Park Academy is described as a "warm, welcoming community" where pupils are "proud of their school" and treat others with respect. Leaders have acted with "determination and drive" to improve the school since the previous inspection, resulting in a carefully developed curriculum and positive behaviour. While current pupils are progressing well, recent national test results do yet fully reflect the high-quality education provided day-to-day.
Strengths
- The school fosters a "positive culture of belonging and mutual respect," enhanced by multicultural events and strong pastoral support.
- Teachers use effective strategies from the school’s ‘playbook’ to deliver an ambitious curriculum, with pupils in mathematics ably applying knowledge to "real-life examples."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "fully included in lessons" and make "great strides" due to accurate identification and adapted teaching.
- A rigorous support system helps pupils who find reading difficult to "catch up with their peers," while a wide range of clubs supports personal development.
- Sixth-form students act as "positive role models and mentors," and high-quality careers advice prepares them for appropriate next steps.
Areas to improve
- Teachers’ checks on pupils’ understanding are not always effective; the school should ensure these checks are "purposeful" to prevent gaps in understanding or missed opportunities for deeper learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 36.2 |
| 2024/25 | 35.9 |
| 2025/26 | 36.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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