Chartridge Combined School vs Elmtree Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chartridge Combined School
Chesham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
Elmtree Infant and Nursery School
Chesham · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
160 students
| Measure | Chartridge Combined School Chesham, South East | Elmtree Infant and Nursery School Chesham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #208 of 2,471 | #1731 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #997 of 15,697 | #10353 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 212 | 160 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 160 |
| Free school meals | 8.5% | 26% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 70.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| 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 | Chesham | Chesham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.chartridge.bucks.sch.uk | www.elmtreeschoolandnursery.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Chartridge Combined School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.3 vs 39.0).
- •Chartridge Combined School is the larger school with 212 students compared with 160.
- •Chartridge Combined School is a local authority school while Elmtree Infant and Nursery School is a academy 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 Chartridge Combined School better than Elmtree Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Chartridge Combined School ranks higher (88.3 vs 39.0 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 Chartridge Combined School and Elmtree Infant and Nursery School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Chesham and Chesham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chartridge Combined School: 212. Elmtree Infant and Nursery School: 160. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chartridge Combined School and Elmtree Infant and Nursery School rank in South East?
Chartridge Combined School is 208th of 2,471 and Elmtree Infant and Nursery School is 1731st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).