Ferrars Junior School vs The Chalk Hills Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 696 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferrars Junior School
Luton · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
350 students
The Chalk Hills Academy
Luton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,644 students
| Measure | Ferrars Junior School Luton, East of England | The Chalk Hills Academy Luton, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1364 of 1,872 | #271 of 460 |
| National rank | #11301 of 15,697 | #2217 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 350 | 1,644 |
| Pupils on roll | 350 | 1,644 |
| Free school meals | 22.6% | 36% |
| Capacity filled | 97.2% | 113.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.04 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.8 |
| town | Luton | Luton |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.ferrars.org.uk | www.thechalkhillsacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Chalk Hills Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.2 vs 34.6).
- •The Chalk Hills Academy is the larger school with 1,644 students compared with 350.
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 Ferrars Junior School better than The Chalk Hills Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Chalk Hills Academy ranks higher (45.2 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 Ferrars Junior School and The Chalk Hills Academy?
About 696 m in a straight line, between Luton and Luton in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ferrars Junior School: 350. The Chalk Hills Academy: 1,644. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ferrars Junior School and The Chalk Hills Academy rank in East of England?
Ferrars Junior School is 1364th of 1,872 and The Chalk Hills Academy is 271st of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).