Dr Challoner's Grammar School vs Woodside Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 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
Woodside Junior School
Amersham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
240 students
| Measure | Dr Challoner's Grammar School Amersham, South East | Woodside Junior School Amersham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #7 of 679 | #326 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #28 of 4,090 | #1639 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,384 | 240 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,384 | 240 |
| Free school meals | 2.5% | 14.2% |
| Capacity filled | 102.1% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 30% |
| 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.woodsidejunior.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dr Challoner's Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (98.1 vs 83.5).
- •Dr Challoner's Grammar School is the larger school with 1,384 students compared with 240.
- •Dr Challoner's Grammar School is boys and Woodside Junior 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 Woodside Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Dr Challoner's Grammar School ranks higher (98.1 vs 83.5 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 Dr Challoner's Grammar School and Woodside Junior School?
About 1.1 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. Woodside Junior School: 240. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dr Challoner's Grammar School and Woodside Junior School rank in South East?
Dr Challoner's Grammar School is 7th of 679 and Woodside Junior School is 326th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).