Brushwood Junior School vs Chesham Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.4 km 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 Preparatory School
Chesham · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
375 students
| Measure | Brushwood Junior School Chesham, South East | Chesham Preparatory School Chesham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #815 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #4527 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 257 | 375 |
| Pupils on roll | 257 | 375 |
| Free school meals | 23.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 100.4% | 91.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | – |
| 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 | Chesham | Chesham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.brushwoodjunior.education | www.cheshamprep.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Chesham Preparatory School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 257.
- •Brushwood Junior School is a local authority school while Chesham Preparatory School is a independent 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 Preparatory 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 Brushwood Junior School and Chesham Preparatory School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chesham and Chesham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brushwood Junior School: 257. Chesham Preparatory School: 375. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brushwood Junior School and Chesham Preparatory School rank in South East?
Brushwood Junior School is 815th of 2,471 and Chesham Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).