What did Ofsted judge Chiltern Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Chiltern Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Chiltern Academy?

Chiltern Academy has 1,203 pupils on roll.

What ages does Chiltern Academy take?

Chiltern Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Chiltern Academy located?

Chiltern Academy is located in Luton, LU1 3GF, Luton.

How do I apply to Chiltern Academy?

Chiltern Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Chiltern Academy?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Chiltern Academy was 1.062 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 7 places decided at Chiltern Academy?

When Chiltern Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children including those that appear to the school to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be so as a result of being adopted; 2. Children of staff — Children of staff currently employed at the school; 3. Siblings — Children with siblings at the school who will still be attending the school at the proposed date of admission, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 240 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within each criterion applicants are ranked according to the shortest distance, measured in a straight line from the front main entrance of the school and the pupil’s home address. The pupil’s home address is the point identified in the Local Land and Property Gazetteer (LLPG). Those who live closer to the school will be accorded higher priority. In the event a (a) two or more children living at the same address point (eg children resident in a block of flats) or (b) two addresses measuring the same distance from the school, the ultimate tie-breaker will be random allocation.

What is the largest ethnic background at Chiltern Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 21% of pupils at Chiltern Academy are recorded as White Other. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Chiltern Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

How close did you need to live?

1.062miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Chiltern Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children including those that appear to the school to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be so as a result of being adopted.
2Children of staff — Children of staff currently employed at the school.
3Siblings — Children with siblings at the school who will still be attending the school at the proposed date of admission.
4Distance — Children living closest to the school measured on straight line distance.

If two applications tie: Within each criterion applicants are ranked according to the shortest distance, measured in a straight line from the front main entrance of the school and the pupil’s home address. The pupil’s home address is the point identified in the Local Land and Property Gazetteer (LLPG). Those who live closer to the school will be accorded higher priority. In the event a (a) two or more children living at the same address point (eg children resident in a block of flats) or (b) two addresses measuring the same distance from the school, the ultimate tie-breaker will be random allocation.

EHCP children admitted before oversubscription criteria applies, per law, as stated in document. PAN figure taken from the September 2026 intake summary table published in the same document.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Chiltern Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Chiltern Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Chiltern Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Chiltern Academy?: Chiltern Academy has 1,203 pupils on roll.
What ages does Chiltern Academy take?: Chiltern Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Chiltern Academy located?: Chiltern Academy is located in Luton, LU1 3GF, Luton.
How do I apply to Chiltern Academy?: Chiltern Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Chiltern Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Chiltern Academy was 1.062 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Chiltern Academy?: When Chiltern Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children including those that appear to the school to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be so as a result of being adopted; 2. Children of staff — Children of staff currently employed at the school; 3. Siblings — Children with siblings at the school who will still be attending the school at the proposed date of admission, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 240 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within each criterion applicants are ranked according to the shortest distance, measured in a straight line from the front main entrance of the school and the pupil’s home address. The pupil’s home address is the point identified in the Local Land and Property Gazetteer (LLPG). Those who live closer to the school will be accorded higher priority. In the event a (a) two or more children living at the same address point (eg children resident in a block of flats) or (b) two addresses measuring the same distance from the school, the ultimate tie-breaker will be random allocation.
What is the largest ethnic background at Chiltern Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 21% of pupils at Chiltern Academy are recorded as White Other. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Last distance offered at Chiltern Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Chiltern Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children including those that appear to the school to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be so as a result of being adopted.
2Children of staff — Children of staff currently employed at the school.
3Siblings — Children with siblings at the school who will still be attending the school at the proposed date of admission.
4Distance — Children living closest to the school measured on straight line distance.

EHCP children admitted before oversubscription criteria applies, per law, as stated in document. PAN figure taken from the September 2026 intake summary table published in the same document.

Chiltern Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Chiltern Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Chiltern Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Chiltern Academy?: Chiltern Academy has 1,203 pupils on roll.
What ages does Chiltern Academy take?: Chiltern Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Chiltern Academy located?: Chiltern Academy is located in Luton, LU1 3GF, Luton.
How do I apply to Chiltern Academy?: Chiltern Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Chiltern Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Chiltern Academy was 1.062 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Chiltern Academy?: When Chiltern Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children including those that appear to the school to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be so as a result of being adopted; 2. Children of staff — Children of staff currently employed at the school; 3. Siblings — Children with siblings at the school who will still be attending the school at the proposed date of admission, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 240 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within each criterion applicants are ranked according to the shortest distance, measured in a straight line from the front main entrance of the school and the pupil’s home address. The pupil’s home address is the point identified in the Local Land and Property Gazetteer (LLPG). Those who live closer to the school will be accorded higher priority. In the event a (a) two or more children living at the same address point (eg children resident in a block of flats) or (b) two addresses measuring the same distance from the school, the ultimate tie-breaker will be random allocation.
What is the largest ethnic background at Chiltern Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 21% of pupils at Chiltern Academy are recorded as White Other. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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