Manshead Church of England Academy
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Attainment 8 of 43.0 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 43.0
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 54%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.53
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.72, -0.33]
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This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 180 | 43.0 | — | 53.9% | 11.1% | 3.6 |
| 2023/2024 | 205 | 40.8 | -0.53 | 52.2% | 11.7% | 3.4 |
| 2022/2023 | 192 | 39.6 | -0.40 | 47.0% | 12.0% | 3.2 |
| 2021/2022 | 174 | 39.2 | -0.70 | 43.0% | 12.0% | 3.2 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 144342 |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-19 |
| Headteacher | Wajid Tufiq |
| Trust | DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | LU1 4BB |
| Latest pupils | 180 |
| FSM eligible | 19.5% |
Contact and identifiers
Dunstable Road, Caddington, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 4BB
www.mansheadschool.co.ukView local authority page1582679400| DfE number | 4010 |
| UKPRN | 10063835 |
| Opened | 1 May 2017 |
| GIAS updated | 12 Dec 2025 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 18 Oct 2021 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Academy First Section 5 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 15 Sept 2021 |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2021 |