Chestnut Lane School vs St Alphege Church of England Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 118 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
St Alphege Church of England Infant School
Whitstable · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
206 students
| Measure | Chestnut Lane School Amersham, South East | St Alphege Church of England Infant School Whitstable, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #41 of 2,471 | #1370 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #150 of 15,697 | #7871 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 206 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 3.8% | 20.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 88.8% |
| 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 | Whitstable |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | chestnutlane.bucks.sch.uk | www.st-alphege.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Chestnut Lane School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.2 vs 50.5).
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 St Alphege Church of England Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Chestnut Lane School ranks higher (97.2 vs 50.5 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 St Alphege Church of England Infant School?
About 118 km in a straight line, between Amersham and Whitstable in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chestnut Lane School: 206. St Alphege Church of England Infant School: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chestnut Lane School and St Alphege Church of England Infant School rank in South East?
Chestnut Lane School is 41st of 2,471 and St Alphege Church of England Infant School is 1370th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).