Compare Bedford Free School and Challney High School for Boys and Denbigh High School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Bedford Free School (Secondary) in Bedford; Challney High School for Boys (Secondary) in Luton; Denbigh High School (Secondary) in Luton — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Bedford Free School, Challney High School for Boys and Denbigh High School. They are secondary phase and free schools and academy converter type located around Bedford, Bedfordshire and Luton, Bedfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Bedford Free School), published Mar 2020. The most recent inspection on record is for Denbigh High School (Jan 2024). average roll around ≈ 950, combined total ≈ 2,850, typical FSM 25–30%, range 25–30%–30–35%; spread across trusts such as Advantage Schools and Chiltern Learning Trust.

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Attribute	Bedford Free School MK42 9AD	Challney High School for Boys LU4 9TJ	Denbigh High School LU3 1HE
Phase / Type	Secondary • Free schools	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9AD	Luton Bedfordshire LU4 9TJ	Luton Bedfordshire LU3 1HE
Latest Ofsted	1 23 Mar 2020	1 15 Jan 2024	1 25 Jan 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 550 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	500	1212	1120
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Boys	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Advantage Schools	Chiltern Learning Trust	Chiltern Learning Trust
Website	www.bedfordfreeschool.co.uk	www.challneyboys.co.uk	www.denbighhigh.co.uk
Telephone	01234332299	01582599921	01582736611
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Bedford Free School

MK42 9AD

Phase / Type: Secondary • Free schools
Location: Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK42 9AD
Ofsted: 1 23 Mar 2020
Pupils: ≈ 550 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Advantage Schools
Website: www.bedfordfreeschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01234332299

Challney High School for Boys

LU4 9TJ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Luton
Bedfordshire
LU4 9TJ
Ofsted: 1 15 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Chiltern Learning Trust
Website: www.challneyboys.co.uk
Telephone: 01582599921

Denbigh High School

LU3 1HE

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Luton
Bedfordshire
LU3 1HE
Ofsted: 1 25 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Chiltern Learning Trust
Website: www.denbighhigh.co.uk
Telephone: 01582736611

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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