Brushwood Junior School vs Chiltern Hills Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.0 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
Chiltern Hills Academy
Chesham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,047 students
| Measure | Brushwood Junior School Chesham, South East | Chiltern Hills Academy Chesham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #815 of 2,471 | #443 of 679 |
| National rank | #4527 of 15,697 | #2777 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 257 | 1,047 |
| Pupils on roll | 257 | 1,047 |
| Free school meals | 23.7% | 23.3% |
| Capacity filled | 100.4% | 77.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 30.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 49.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.41 |
| A level points per entry | – | 26.6 |
| town | Chesham | Chesham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.brushwoodjunior.education | www.chilternhillsacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Brushwood Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.7 vs 33.3).
- •Chiltern Hills Academy is the larger school with 1,047 students compared with 257.
- •Brushwood Junior School is a local authority school while Chiltern Hills Academy 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 Chiltern Hills Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Brushwood Junior School ranks higher (66.7 vs 33.3 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 Chiltern Hills Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Chesham and Chesham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brushwood Junior School: 257. Chiltern Hills Academy: 1,047. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brushwood Junior School and Chiltern Hills Academy rank in South East?
Brushwood Junior School is 815th of 2,471 and Chiltern Hills Academy is 443rd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).