Chestnut Lane School vs Woodside Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 640 m 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
Woodside Junior School
Amersham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
240 students
| Measure | Chestnut Lane School Amersham, South East | Woodside Junior School Amersham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #41 of 2,471 | #326 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #150 of 15,697 | #1639 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 206 | 240 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 240 |
| Free school meals | 3.8% | 14.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 30% |
| 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 | Amersham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | chestnutlane.bucks.sch.uk | www.woodsidejunior.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Chestnut Lane School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.2 vs 83.5).
- •Woodside Junior School is the larger school with 240 students compared with 206.
- •Chestnut Lane School is a local authority school while Woodside Junior 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 Chestnut Lane School better than Woodside Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Chestnut Lane School ranks higher (97.2 vs 83.5 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 Woodside Junior School?
About 640 m in a straight line, between Amersham and Amersham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chestnut Lane School: 206. Woodside Junior School: 240. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chestnut Lane School and Woodside Junior School rank in South East?
Chestnut Lane School is 41st of 2,471 and Woodside Junior School is 326th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).