Chestnut Lane School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Amersham, South East HP6 6EF · Buckinghamshire
#41 of 2,471 primary schools in South East
#150 of 15,697 nationally
About Chestnut Lane School
Chestnut Lane School is a local authority primary school located in Amersham, in the Buckinghamshire local authority of South East, England. It caters for Ages 3–7. In 2025 it enrolled 206 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 97.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 41st of 2,471 ranked primary schools in South East. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (97th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 206; capacity filled 98.1%.
There are 18 schools in Amersham; Chestnut Lane School ranks 4th of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)3.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Chestnut Lane School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 206
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 3.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 98.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Chestnut Lane School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Elangeni School
Amersham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
240 students · 124 m away
Woodside Junior School
Amersham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
240 students · 640 m away
Chesham Bois Church of England School
Amersham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
218 students · 820 m away
Dr Challoner's Grammar School
Amersham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,384 students · 1.1 km away
Heatherton School
Amersham · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
149 students · 1.1 km away
St George's Church of England Infant School
Amersham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
158 students · 1.1 km away
The Beacon School
Amersham · Independent all-through · Ages 3–13
453 students · 1.4 km away
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Amersham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
212 students · 1.5 km away
Waterside Primary Academy
Chesham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
225 students · 1.6 km away
Amersham School
Amersham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,050 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Red Barn Community Primary School
Fareham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
Redbridge Primary School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
Elson Infant School
Gosport · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
206 students
Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School
Hook · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
206 students
St Alphege Church of England Infant School
Whitstable · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
206 students
Hawkedale Primary School
Sunbury on Thames · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Chestnut Lane School a good school?
Chestnut Lane School has a Success Index (England) of 97.2 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #41 of 2,471 in South East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Chestnut Lane School rank in South East?
Chestnut Lane School ranks #41 of 2,471 primary schools in South East and #150 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Chestnut Lane School?
Chestnut Lane School had 206 students in 2025.
Is Chestnut Lane School a primary school or a secondary school?
Chestnut Lane School is classified as a primary school covering Ages 3–7. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Chestnut Lane School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Chestnut Lane School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.