Chennestone Primary School vs Heathside Walton-on-Thames
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chennestone Primary School
Sunbury-on-Thames · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
282 students
Heathside Walton-on-Thames
Walton-on-Thames · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
661 students
| Measure | Chennestone Primary School Sunbury-on-Thames, South East | Heathside Walton-on-Thames Walton-on-Thames, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #721 of 2,471 | #255 of 679 |
| National rank | #3911 of 15,697 | #1310 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 282 | 661 |
| Pupils on roll | 282 | 661 |
| Free school meals | 15.6% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 76.2% | 73.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| 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 | Sunbury-on-Thames | Walton-on-Thames |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.chennestone.surrey.sch.uk | www.heathsidewalton.org/ |
The verdict
- •Chennestone Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.0 vs 63.7).
- •Heathside Walton-on-Thames is the larger school with 661 students compared with 282.
- •Chennestone Primary School is a local authority school while Heathside Walton-on-Thames 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 Chennestone Primary School better than Heathside Walton-on-Thames?
On the Success Index (England), Chennestone Primary School ranks higher (70.0 vs 63.7 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 Chennestone Primary School and Heathside Walton-on-Thames?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Sunbury-on-Thames and Walton-on-Thames in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chennestone Primary School: 282. Heathside Walton-on-Thames: 661. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chennestone Primary School and Heathside Walton-on-Thames rank in South East?
Chennestone Primary School is 721st of 2,471 and Heathside Walton-on-Thames is 255th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).