Bartholomew School vs Dr Challoner's High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 57 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bartholomew School
Witney · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,390 students
Dr Challoner's High School
Amersham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,391 students
| Measure | Bartholomew School Witney, South East | Dr Challoner's High School Amersham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #91 of 679 | #4 of 679 |
| National rank | #310 of 4,090 | #20 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,390 | 1,391 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,390 | 1,391 |
| Free school meals | 11.4% | 2.6% |
| Capacity filled | 104.9% | 121.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 57.0 | 79.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 66.7% | 99.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 80.3% | 99.5% |
| EBacc average points | 5.00 | 7.74 |
| A level points per entry | 41.0 | 45.7 |
| town | Witney | Amersham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bartholomew.oxon.sch.uk | challonershigh.com/ |
The verdict
- •Dr Challoner's High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.7 vs 88.5).
- •Dr Challoner's High School is the larger school with 1,391 students compared with 1,390.
- •Bartholomew 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 Bartholomew School better than Dr Challoner's High School?
On the Success Index (England), Dr Challoner's High School ranks higher (98.7 vs 88.5 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 Bartholomew School and Dr Challoner's High School?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Witney and Amersham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bartholomew School: 1,390. Dr Challoner's High School: 1,391. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bartholomew School and Dr Challoner's High School rank in South East?
Bartholomew School is 91st of 679 and Dr Challoner's High School is 4th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).