Challney High School for Boys vs Putteridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 6.0 km 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
Putteridge High School
Luton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,193 students
| Measure | Challney High School for Boys Luton, East of England | Putteridge High School Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #183 of 460 | #154 of 460 |
| National rank | #1473 of 4,090 | #1195 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,197 | 1,193 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,197 | 1,193 |
| Free school meals | 30.2% | 21.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 98.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.7 | 49.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53.7% | 46.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.7% | 73.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.21 | 4.34 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Luton | Luton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.challneyboys.co.uk | www.putteridgehigh.org |
The verdict
- •Putteridge High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.0 vs 60.2).
- •Challney High School for Boys is the larger school with 1,197 students compared with 1,193.
- •Challney High School for Boys is boys and Putteridge High 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 Putteridge High School?
On the Success Index (England), Putteridge High School ranks higher (66.0 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 Putteridge High School?
About 6.0 km 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. Putteridge High School: 1,193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Challney High School for Boys and Putteridge High School rank in East of England?
Challney High School for Boys is 183rd of 460 and Putteridge High School is 154th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).