Brushwood Junior School vs Chesham Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 855 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brushwood Junior School
Chesham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
257 students
Chesham Grammar School
Chesham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,331 students
| Measure | Brushwood Junior School Chesham, South East | Chesham Grammar School Chesham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #815 of 2,471 | #8 of 679 |
| National rank | #4527 of 15,697 | #33 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 257 | 1,331 |
| Pupils on roll | 257 | 1,331 |
| Free school meals | 23.7% | 2.7% |
| Capacity filled | 100.4% | 109.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 74.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 96.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 99.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 7.25 |
| A level points per entry | – | 46.3 |
| town | Chesham | Chesham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.brushwoodjunior.education | www.cheshamgrammar.org |
The verdict
- •Chesham Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.9 vs 66.7).
- •Chesham Grammar School is the larger school with 1,331 students compared with 257.
- •Brushwood Junior School is a local authority school while Chesham Grammar 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 Brushwood Junior School better than Chesham Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Chesham Grammar School ranks higher (97.9 vs 66.7 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 Brushwood Junior School and Chesham Grammar School?
About 855 m in a straight line, between Chesham and Chesham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brushwood Junior School: 257. Chesham Grammar School: 1,331. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brushwood Junior School and Chesham Grammar School rank in South East?
Brushwood Junior School is 815th of 2,471 and Chesham Grammar School is 8th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).