Challney High School for Girls vs The Chalk Hills Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 1.5 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
The Chalk Hills Academy
Luton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,644 students
| Measure | Challney High School for Girls Luton, East of England | The Chalk Hills Academy Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #176 of 460 | #271 of 460 |
| National rank | #1418 of 4,090 | #2217 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,062 | 1,644 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,062 | 1,644 |
| Free school meals | 32% | 36% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 113.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.1 | 45.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.6% | 45.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.3% | 66.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.17 | 4.04 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.8 |
| town | Luton | Luton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.challneygirls.luton.sch.uk | www.thechalkhillsacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Challney High School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.1 vs 45.2).
- •The Chalk Hills Academy is the larger school with 1,644 students compared with 1,062.
- •Challney High School for Girls is girls and The Chalk Hills Academy 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 The Chalk Hills Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Challney High School for Girls ranks higher (61.1 vs 45.2 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 Girls and The Chalk Hills Academy?
About 1.5 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. The Chalk Hills Academy: 1,644. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Challney High School for Girls and The Chalk Hills Academy rank in East of England?
Challney High School for Girls is 176th of 460 and The Chalk Hills Academy is 271st of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).