Challney High School for Girls — Secondary School in Luton

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Challney High School for Girls

Luton, LU4 9FJ

1,046 Pupils

1,064 Capacity

11–16 Age Range

29.60% FSM %

— Boys

1,046 Girls

About Challney High School for Girls

Challney High School for Girls is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in Luton, East of England. The school is girls-only and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,046 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,064. Current headteacher: Sheba George.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Luton or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Luton
Region	East of England
Administrative District	Luton
Parliamentary Constituency	Luton North
Ward	Challney
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Girls
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
Opened	01-03-2017
UKPRN	10062863
URN	144312
Data Last Updated	27-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (10)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Rehana Faisal	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/04/2017	31/08/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Masibah Akhtar	Local Governor	27/05/2022	26/05/2026	Elected by parents
Ms Karen Hooker	Local Governor	01/04/2017	31/08/2029	Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mrs Amna Khan	Local Governor	05/12/2017	04/12/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Imrana Mahmood	Local Governor	27/03/2024	26/03/2028	Elected by parents
Mr Vipul Mehta	Local Governor	07/03/2025	06/03/2029	Elected by school staff
Mrs Nicola Quick	Local Governor	05/01/2026	04/01/2030	Appointed by GB/board
Councillor Zanib Raja	Local Governor	15/10/2025	14/10/2029	Appointed by trustees
Ms Fatima Rajina	Local Governor	15/02/2020	14/02/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Mick Wright	Local Governor	01/04/2017	31/08/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust