Challney High School for Boys vs Challney High School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 388 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challney High School for Boys
Luton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,197 students
Challney High School for Girls
Luton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,062 students
| Measure | Challney High School for Boys Luton, East of England | Challney High School for Girls Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #183 of 460 | #176 of 460 |
| National rank | #1473 of 4,090 | #1418 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,197 | 1,062 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,197 | 1,062 |
| Free school meals | 30.2% | 32% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.7 | 50.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53.7% | 47.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.7% | 72.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.21 | 4.17 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Luton | Luton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.challneyboys.co.uk | www.challneygirls.luton.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (60.2 vs 61.1).
- •Challney High School for Boys is the larger school with 1,197 students compared with 1,062.
- •Challney High School for Boys is boys and Challney High School for Girls is girls.
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 Challney High School for Boys better than Challney High School for Girls?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Challney High School for Boys and Challney High School for Girls?
About 388 m in a straight line, between Luton and Luton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Challney High School for Boys: 1,197. Challney High School for Girls: 1,062. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Challney High School for Boys and Challney High School for Girls rank in East of England?
Challney High School for Boys is 183rd of 460 and Challney High School for Girls is 176th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).