Challney High School for Boys vs Sawston Village College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 50 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
Sawston Village College
Cambridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,198 students
| Measure | Challney High School for Boys Luton, East of England | Sawston Village College Cambridge, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #183 of 460 | #71 of 460 |
| National rank | #1473 of 4,090 | #479 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,197 | 1,198 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,197 | 1,198 |
| Free school meals | 30.2% | 16.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 105.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.7 | 55.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53.7% | 61.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.7% | 75.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.21 | 5.18 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Luton | Cambridge |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.challneyboys.co.uk | www.sawstonvc.org |
The verdict
- •Sawston Village College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.8 vs 60.2).
- •Sawston Village College is the larger school with 1,198 students compared with 1,197.
- •Challney High School for Boys is boys and Sawston Village College 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 Sawston Village College?
On the Success Index (England), Sawston Village College ranks higher (83.8 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 Sawston Village College?
About 50 km in a straight line, between Luton and Cambridge in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Challney High School for Boys: 1,197. Sawston Village College: 1,198. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Challney High School for Boys and Sawston Village College rank in East of England?
Challney High School for Boys is 183rd of 460 and Sawston Village College is 71st of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).