Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School vs Chestnut Lane School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 42 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School
Hook · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
206 students
Chestnut Lane School
Amersham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
206 students
| Measure | Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School Hook, South East | Chestnut Lane School Amersham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #392 of 2,471 | #41 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2018 of 15,697 | #150 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 206 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 7.8% | 3.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | – |
| 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 | Hook | Amersham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.charleskingsleys.hants.sch.uk | chestnutlane.bucks.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Chestnut Lane School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.2 vs 80.9).
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 Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School better than Chestnut Lane School?
On the Success Index (England), Chestnut Lane School ranks higher (97.2 vs 80.9 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 Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School and Chestnut Lane School?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Hook and Amersham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School: 206. Chestnut Lane School: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School and Chestnut Lane School rank in South East?
Charles Kingsley's Church of England Primary School is 392nd of 2,471 and Chestnut Lane School is 41st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).