Schools in Chesham, South East (2025)
12 schools · 4,605 students · 6 academy, 5 local authority, 1 independent · median Pupils on roll 234.
Ranked schools in Chesham
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 198Chesham Grammar SchoolChesham · Academy Secondary74.0 Attainment 8 · 1,331 students
- 288Chartridge Combined SchoolChesham · Local authority Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 212 students
- 379Thomas Harding Junior SchoolChesham · Academy Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 238 students
- 467Ley Hill SchoolChesham · Local authority Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 210 students
- 567Brushwood Junior SchoolChesham · Local authority Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 257 students
- 661Newtown SchoolChesham · Local authority Primary– · 234 students
- 758Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England SchoolChesham · Local authority Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 167 students
- 839Elmtree Infant and Nursery SchoolChesham · Academy Primary– · 160 students
- 933Chiltern Hills AcademyChesham · Academy Secondary40.3 Attainment 8 · 1,047 students
- 1026Waterside Primary AcademyChesham · Academy Primary34% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 225 students
- 1122Ivingswood AcademyChesham · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 149 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chesham Grammar School Chesham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.9 Top 5% | 74.0 Attainment 8 | 1,331 |
| 2 | Chartridge Combined School Chesham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 88.3 Top 10% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 212 |
| 3 | Thomas Harding Junior School Chesham · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 79.2 Top 25% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 238 |
| 4 | Ley Hill School Chesham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 66.8 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 210 |
| 5 | Brushwood Junior School Chesham · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 66.7 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 257 |
| 6 | Newtown School Chesham · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Local authority | 61.4 Top 50% | – | 234 |
| 7 | Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School Chesham · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 57.6 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 167 |
| 8 | Elmtree Infant and Nursery School Chesham · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 39.0 Lower 50% | – | 160 |
| 9 | Chiltern Hills Academy Chesham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 33.3 Lower 50% | 40.3 Attainment 8 | 1,047 |
| 10 | Waterside Primary Academy Chesham · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 25.9 Lower 50% | 34% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 225 |
| 11 | Ivingswood Academy Chesham · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 21.5 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 149 |
Other schools in Chesham
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Chesham?
Chesham Grammar School is the highest-ranked school in Chesham with a Success Index (England) of 97.9 out of 100 (Top 5% of secondary schools in England).
How many schools are in Chesham?
Chesham has 12 schools (2 secondary, 10 primary) educating 4,605 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Chesham?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Chesham is 234. Number of pupils in the latest school census.