Chestnut Lane School vs Elson Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 104 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
Elson Infant School
Gosport · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
206 students
| Measure | Chestnut Lane School Amersham, South East | Elson Infant School Gosport, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #41 of 2,471 | #995 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #150 of 15,697 | #5560 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 206 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 3.8% | 16.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 76.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Gosport |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | chestnutlane.bucks.sch.uk | www.elsoninfantschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Chestnut Lane School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.2 vs 61.4).
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 Elson Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Chestnut Lane School ranks higher (97.2 vs 61.4 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 Chestnut Lane School and Elson Infant School?
About 104 km in a straight line, between Amersham and Gosport in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chestnut Lane School: 206. Elson Infant School: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chestnut Lane School and Elson Infant School rank in South East?
Chestnut Lane School is 41st of 2,471 and Elson Infant School is 995th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).