Challney High School for Girls vs Ferrars Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 792 m 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
Ferrars Junior School
Luton · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
350 students
| Measure | Challney High School for Girls Luton, East of England | Ferrars Junior School Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #176 of 460 | #1364 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #1418 of 4,090 | #11301 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,062 | 350 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,062 | 350 |
| Free school meals | 32% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| 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.ferrars.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Challney High School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.1 vs 34.6).
- •Challney High School for Girls is the larger school with 1,062 students compared with 350.
- •Challney High School for Girls is girls and Ferrars Junior 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 Ferrars Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Challney High School for Girls ranks higher (61.1 vs 34.6 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 Ferrars Junior School?
About 792 m 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. Ferrars Junior School: 350. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Challney High School for Girls and Ferrars Junior School rank in East of England?
Challney High School for Girls is 176th of 460 and Ferrars Junior School is 1364th of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).