Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy vs Chestnut Lane School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy
Amersham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
168 students
Chestnut Lane School
Amersham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
206 students
| Measure | Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy Amersham, South East | Chestnut Lane School Amersham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #646 of 2,471 | #41 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3506 of 15,697 | #150 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 168 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 168 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 25.6% | 3.8% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Amersham | Amersham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | chalfontvalleyacademy.e-act.org.uk/ | chestnutlane.bucks.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Chestnut Lane School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.2 vs 72.1).
- •Chestnut Lane School is the larger school with 206 students compared with 168.
- •Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy is a academy school while Chestnut Lane School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy better than Chestnut Lane School?
On the Success Index (England), Chestnut Lane School ranks higher (97.2 vs 72.1 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 Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy and Chestnut Lane School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Amersham and Amersham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy: 168. Chestnut Lane School: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy and Chestnut Lane School rank in South East?
Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy is 646th of 2,471 and Chestnut Lane School is 41st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).