Chiltern Academy Catchment Area
Chiltern Academy is a free s secondary school in Luton , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1191 pupils, and a capacity of 1200 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
1,191
Pupils
1,200
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Chiltern Academy Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Chiltern Academy are allocated by Luton using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Luton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Luton catchment area documents →Chiltern Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Gipsy Lane, Luton, LU1 3GF
- Local authority
- Luton
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 36.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 145872
Other Secondary Schools in Luton
If Chiltern Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Luton are the next closest alternatives.
Lealands High School Catchment Area
Foundation school · LU3 3AL
Queen Elizabeth School Catchment Area
Foundation school · LU2 9AG
The Chalk Hills Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · LU4 0NE
The Stockwood Park Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · LU1 5PP
Denbigh High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · LU3 1HE
Challney High School for Boys Catchment Area
Academy converter · LU4 9TJ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Chiltern Academy
Is Chiltern Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Chiltern Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1200 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Chiltern Academy? ▾
Admission to Chiltern Academy is managed by Luton. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Chiltern Academy cover? ▾
Chiltern Academy is a secondary school in Luton, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Chiltern Academy? ▾
Chiltern Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.