Amersham School vs Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.6 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
Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy
Amersham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
168 students
| Measure | Amersham School Amersham, South East | Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy Amersham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #194 of 679 | #646 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #886 of 4,090 | #3506 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,050 | 168 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,050 | 168 |
| Free school meals | 14.6% | 25.6% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 23% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.00 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.3 | – |
| town | Amersham | Amersham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.amershamschool.org.uk | chalfontvalleyacademy.e-act.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (72.8 vs 72.1).
- •Amersham School is the larger school with 1,050 students compared with 168.
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 Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy?
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 Amersham School and Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Amersham and Amersham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Amersham School: 1,050. Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy: 168. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Amersham School and Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy rank in South East?
Amersham School is 194th of 679 and Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy is 646th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).