Chestnut Lane School
105 Chestnut Lane, Amersham, HP6 6EFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Chestnut Lane School is a primary school in Amersham for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 268 schools in Buckinghamshire. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 January 2025, report published 6 March 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 January 2025
Pupils enjoy attending this happy school. There are caring relationships between pupils and staff. Pupils feel safe and secure. They say that they can tell staff about anything that worries them. They know it will get sorted out quickly. Pupils say that they like the school because 'everyone is really kind, they respect each other and it's fun to play with friends'. The school has high aspirations. Children's learning gets off to a great start in the Nursery. They quickly settle into the school's routines. The well-planned curriculum helps to capture pupils' imaginations. Pupils try their best in lessons. They listen carefully to their teachers and have excellent learning behaviours. This helps pupils to be successful in their learning throughout the school. The school provides an impressive offering of clubs to develop pupils' talents and interests. These include yoga, judo, French, gardening, environment and art. Those in the school's chess club recently attended a national championship. Pupils know how to keep safe in a range of situations. For example, they learn about staying safe when online. Pupils have a deep understanding of the school's values. They show kindness and respect towards each other.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects where the curriculum is new, the way it is implemented is not yet effectively supporting pupils to know more and remember more. On occasion, this slows pupils' learning. The school should continue to develop teachers' pedagogical understanding so they deliver the curriculum as intended to build pupils' learning and deepen their understanding.
Pupil numbers and mix
206 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Chestnut Lane School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elangeni School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 85% met the expected standard |
| Woodside Junior School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Chesham Bois Church of England School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 88% met the expected standard |
| Heatherton School | 0.7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St George's Church of England Infant School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Gemma Rehal
- Phone
- 01494727415
- Address
- 105 Chestnut Lane, Amersham, HP6 6EF
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- URN
- 110294
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.