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Stopsley High School
St Thomas's Road, Luton LU2 7UX
Stopsley High School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,050 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In September 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. The present school opened in 2021.
This school is a member of Middlesex Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Southgate School and The Compton School.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Representation and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Attainment.
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Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are above average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average. Show details
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is very high.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
No A-level data

Provision for special educational needs
 Speech, language and communication
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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