Brushwood Junior School vs Ley Hill School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.8 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
Ley Hill School
Chesham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
210 students
| Measure | Brushwood Junior School Chesham, South East | Ley Hill School Chesham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #815 of 2,471 | #812 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4527 of 15,697 | #4516 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 257 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 257 | 210 |
| Free school meals | 23.7% | 13.4% |
| Capacity filled | 100.4% | 86.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 17% |
| 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.leyhillschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (66.7 vs 66.8).
- •Brushwood Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 66%).
- •Brushwood Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 17%).
- •Brushwood Junior School is the larger school with 257 students compared with 210.
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 Ley Hill 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 Ley Hill School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Chesham and Chesham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brushwood Junior School: 257. Ley Hill School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brushwood Junior School and Ley Hill School rank in South East?
Brushwood Junior School is 815th of 2,471 and Ley Hill School is 812th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).