Challney High School for Boys vs Leagrave Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 800 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
Leagrave Primary School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
457 students
| Measure | Challney High School for Boys Luton, East of England | Leagrave Primary School Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #183 of 460 | #201 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1473 of 4,090 | #1550 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,197 | 457 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,197 | 457 |
| Free school meals | 30.2% | 26.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 103.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 91% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 22% |
| 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.challneyboys.co.uk | www.leagraveprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Leagrave Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.1 vs 60.2).
- •Challney High School for Boys is the larger school with 1,197 students compared with 457.
- •Challney High School for Boys is a academy school while Leagrave Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Challney High School for Boys is boys and Leagrave Primary School is co-educational.
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 Leagrave Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Leagrave Primary School ranks higher (84.1 vs 60.2 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 Challney High School for Boys and Leagrave Primary School?
About 800 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. Leagrave Primary School: 457. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Challney High School for Boys and Leagrave Primary School rank in East of England?
Challney High School for Boys is 183rd of 460 and Leagrave Primary School is 201st of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).