Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School vs Chesham Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 146 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School
Ramsgate · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,334 students
Chesham Grammar School
Chesham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,331 students
| Measure | Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School Ramsgate, South East | Chesham Grammar School Chesham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #99 of 679 | #8 of 679 |
| National rank | #355 of 4,090 | #33 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,334 | 1,331 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,334 | 1,331 |
| Free school meals | 17.4% | 2.7% |
| Capacity filled | 83.4% | 109.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 64.0 | 74.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 84.9% | 96.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 96.9% | 99.4% |
| EBacc average points | 6.09 | 7.25 |
| A level points per entry | 36.4 | 46.3 |
| town | Ramsgate | Chesham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ccgrammarschool.co.uk | www.cheshamgrammar.org |
The verdict
- •Chesham Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.9 vs 87.1).
- •Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School is the larger school with 1,334 students compared with 1,331.
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 Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School better than Chesham Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Chesham Grammar School ranks higher (97.9 vs 87.1 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 Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School and Chesham Grammar School?
About 146 km in a straight line, between Ramsgate and Chesham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School: 1,334. Chesham Grammar School: 1,331. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School and Chesham Grammar School rank in South East?
Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School is 99th of 679 and Chesham Grammar School is 8th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).