Elangeni School vs Heatherton School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elangeni School
Amersham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
240 students
Heatherton School
Amersham · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
149 students
| Measure | Elangeni School Amersham, South East | Heatherton School Amersham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #129 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #522 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 240 | 149 |
| Pupils on roll | 240 | 149 |
| Free school meals | 7.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 82.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | – |
| 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 | www.elangeni.bucks.sch.uk | www.berkhamsted.com/heatherton |
The verdict
- •Elangeni School is the larger school with 240 students compared with 149.
- •Elangeni School is a local authority school while Heatherton School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Elangeni School is co-educational and Heatherton School is girls.
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 Elangeni School better than Heatherton 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 Elangeni School and Heatherton School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Amersham and Amersham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elangeni School: 240. Heatherton School: 149. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elangeni School and Heatherton School rank in South East?
Elangeni School is 129th of 2,471 and Heatherton School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).