Challney High School for Girls vs Downside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challney High School for Girls
Luton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,062 students
Downside Primary School
Luton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
1,015 students
| Measure | Challney High School for Girls Luton, East of England | Downside Primary School Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #176 of 460 | #348 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1418 of 4,090 | #2684 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,062 | 1,015 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,062 | 1,015 |
| Free school meals | 32% | 20.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.17 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Luton | Luton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.challneygirls.luton.sch.uk | www.downside-primary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Downside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.8 vs 61.1).
- •Challney High School for Girls is the larger school with 1,062 students compared with 1,015.
- •Challney High School for Girls is a academy school while Downside Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Challney High School for Girls is girls and Downside 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 Girls better than Downside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Downside Primary School ranks higher (76.8 vs 61.1 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 Girls and Downside Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Luton and Luton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Challney High School for Girls: 1,062. Downside Primary School: 1,015. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Challney High School for Girls and Downside Primary School rank in East of England?
Challney High School for Girls is 176th of 460 and Downside Primary School is 348th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).