Manshead Church of England Academy

About Manshead Church of England Academy

Manshead Church of England Academy is an academy sponsor led in Luton, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 1,146 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 September 2021) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.9 (2025/26). 20.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 20.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Central Bedfordshire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,146 / 1,350 (85%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

15 September 2021

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Dunstable Road, Luton, Central Bedfordshire, LU1 4BB

Phone

01582679400

Head Teacher

Wajid Tufiq

Website

www.mansheadschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Manshead Church of England Academy?

Manshead Church of England Academy is an academy sponsor led in Luton, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–19.

How many pupils does Manshead Church of England Academy have?

Manshead Church of England Academy has 1,146 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Manshead Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?

Manshead Church of England Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 September 2021).

How does Manshead Church of England Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Manshead Church of England Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.9 in 2025/26.

Is Manshead Church of England Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Manshead Church of England Academy is part of DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Manshead Church of England Academy?

Manshead Church of England Academy is located at Dunstable Road, Luton, Central Bedfordshire, LU1 4BB.