Chestnut Lane School vs Dr Challoner's Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chestnut Lane School
Amersham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
206 students
Dr Challoner's Grammar School
Amersham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,384 students
| Measure | Chestnut Lane School Amersham, South East | Dr Challoner's Grammar School Amersham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #41 of 2,471 | #7 of 679 |
| National rank | #150 of 15,697 | #28 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 206 | 1,384 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 1,384 |
| Free school meals | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 102.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 73.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 96.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 97.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 7.12 |
| A level points per entry | – | 47.4 |
| town | Amersham | Amersham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | chestnutlane.bucks.sch.uk | www.challoners.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (97.2 vs 98.1).
- •Dr Challoner's Grammar School is the larger school with 1,384 students compared with 206.
- •Chestnut Lane School is a local authority school while Dr Challoner's Grammar School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Chestnut Lane School is co-educational and Dr Challoner's Grammar School is boys.
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 Chestnut Lane School better than Dr Challoner's Grammar School?
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 Chestnut Lane School and Dr Challoner's Grammar School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Amersham and Amersham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chestnut Lane School: 206. Dr Challoner's Grammar School: 1,384. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chestnut Lane School and Dr Challoner's Grammar School rank in South East?
Chestnut Lane School is 41st of 2,471 and Dr Challoner's Grammar School is 7th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).