Dr Challoner's Grammar School vs The Beacon School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr Challoner's Grammar School
Amersham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,384 students
The Beacon School
Amersham · Independent all-through · Ages 3–13
453 students
| Measure | Dr Challoner's Grammar School Amersham, South East | The Beacon School Amersham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #7 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #28 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–13 |
| Students | 1,384 | 453 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,384 | 453 |
| Free school meals | 2.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 102.1% | 79.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 73.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 96.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 97.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 7.12 | – |
| A level points per entry | 47.4 | – |
| town | Amersham | Amersham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.challoners.com | www.beaconschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Dr Challoner's Grammar School is the larger school with 1,384 students compared with 453.
- •Dr Challoner's Grammar School is a academy school while The Beacon School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Dr Challoner's Grammar School is boys and The Beacon 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 Dr Challoner's Grammar School better than The Beacon School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dr Challoner's Grammar School and The Beacon School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Amersham and Amersham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dr Challoner's Grammar School: 1,384. The Beacon School: 453. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dr Challoner's Grammar School and The Beacon School rank in South East?
Dr Challoner's Grammar School is 7th of 679 and The Beacon School is unranked among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).