Open Free School Secondary Mixed

Chiltern Academy

Gipsy Lane, Luton, LU1 3GF
Part of: CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Chiltern Academy
Luton, LU1 3GF
1,191 Pupils
1,200 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
36.80% FSM %
638 Boys
553 Girls
About Chiltern Academy

Chiltern Academy is a Secondary Free Schools serving Luton and the surrounding area in Luton. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the East of England region.

It has 1,191 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,200. Current headteacher: Ian Douglas.

Information on Chiltern Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Luton
Region East of England
Administrative District Luton
Parliamentary Constituency Luton South and South Bedfordshire
Ward South
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders N/A
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-09-2018
UKPRN 10068099
URN 145872
Data Last Updated 12-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Paul Hammond Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2022 01/09/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Wasim Akhtar Local Governor 01/10/2023 01/10/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Imran Bashir Local Governor 14/11/2023 01/08/2027 Elected by parents
Headteacher Ian Douglas Local Governor 01/09/2022 01/09/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Nicole Isles Local Governor 01/03/2023 01/03/2027 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Sarah Jackson Local Governor 01/05/2024 01/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Amy Mansfield Local Governor 01/07/2023 01/07/2027 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Michelle Mcfarlane-Griffith Local Governor 01/11/2024 01/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Sin?ad O'Doherty Local Governor 01/11/2024 01/11/2028 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
The Linden Academy
0.17 km • Luton
Other
Avenue Centre for Education
0.62 km • Luton
Other
Cutenhoe Hill Primary School ( Formerly Surrey Street)
0.66 km • Luton
Other
University of Bedfordshire
0.91 km • Luton
Other
Hart Hill Nursery School
1.04 km • Luton
Other
Tennyson Road Primary School
1.05 km • Luton
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Chiltern Academy is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Luton, Luton.
Chiltern Academy has 1,191 pupils, with a capacity of 1,200.
Chiltern Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Chiltern Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Chiltern Academy is Mr Ian Douglas.
Chiltern Academy is at Gipsy Lane, Luton, LU1 3GF, in the Luton local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Chiltern Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Chiltern Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Ian Douglas
Gipsy Lane, Luton, LU1 3GF
01582310644
www.chiltern-academy.co.uk/
Location
LU1 3GF  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 145872
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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