Amersham School vs Dr Challoner's High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amersham School
Amersham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,050 students
Dr Challoner's High School
Amersham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,391 students
| Measure | Amersham School Amersham, South East | Dr Challoner's High School Amersham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #194 of 679 | #4 of 679 |
| National rank | #886 of 4,090 | #20 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,050 | 1,391 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,050 | 1,391 |
| Free school meals | 14.6% | 2.6% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 121.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.7 | 79.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.6% | 99.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.6% | 99.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.00 | 7.74 |
| A level points per entry | 35.3 | 45.7 |
| town | Amersham | Amersham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.amershamschool.org.uk | challonershigh.com/ |
The verdict
- •Dr Challoner's High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.7 vs 72.8).
- •Dr Challoner's High School is the larger school with 1,391 students compared with 1,050.
- •Amersham School is co-educational and Dr Challoner's High School is girls.
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 Amersham School better than Dr Challoner's High School?
On the Success Index (England), Dr Challoner's High School ranks higher (98.7 vs 72.8 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 Amersham School and Dr Challoner's High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Amersham and Amersham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Amersham School: 1,050. Dr Challoner's High School: 1,391. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Amersham School and Dr Challoner's High School rank in South East?
Amersham School is 194th of 679 and Dr Challoner's High School is 4th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).