Beechwood Primary School vs Challney High School for Boys
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 959 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beechwood Primary School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
873 students
Challney High School for Boys
Luton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,197 students
| Measure | Beechwood Primary School Luton, East of England | Challney High School for Boys Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1584 of 1,872 | #183 of 460 |
| National rank | #13250 of 15,697 | #1473 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 873 | 1,197 |
| Pupils on roll | 873 | 1,197 |
| Free school meals | 22.6% | 30.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 98.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 53.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 67.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.21 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Luton | Luton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.beechwoodprimary.org.uk | www.challneyboys.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Challney High School for Boys scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.2 vs 24.6).
- •Challney High School for Boys is the larger school with 1,197 students compared with 873.
- •Beechwood Primary School is a local authority school while Challney High School for Boys is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Beechwood Primary School is co-educational and Challney High School for Boys is boys.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beechwood Primary School better than Challney High School for Boys?
On the Success Index (England), Challney High School for Boys ranks higher (60.2 vs 24.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Beechwood Primary School and Challney High School for Boys?
About 959 m in a straight line, between Luton and Luton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beechwood Primary School: 873. Challney High School for Boys: 1,197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beechwood Primary School and Challney High School for Boys rank in East of England?
Beechwood Primary School is 1584th of 1,872 and Challney High School for Boys is 183rd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).