Chesham Bois Church of England School vs Waterside Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 754 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chesham Bois Church of England School
Amersham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
218 students
Waterside Primary Academy
Chesham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
225 students
| Measure | Chesham Bois Church of England School Amersham, South East | Waterside Primary Academy Chesham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #152 of 2,471 | #2133 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #649 of 15,697 | #13016 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 218 | 225 |
| Pupils on roll | 218 | 225 |
| Free school meals | 10.1% | 31.8% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 93% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | 34% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 9% |
| 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 | Amersham | Chesham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cheshamboisschool.co.uk | www.watersideprimaryacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Chesham Bois Church of England School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.3 vs 25.9).
- •Chesham Bois Church of England School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 34%).
- •Chesham Bois Church of England School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 9%).
- •Waterside Primary Academy is the larger school with 225 students compared with 218.
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 Chesham Bois Church of England School better than Waterside Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Chesham Bois Church of England School ranks higher (91.3 vs 25.9 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 Chesham Bois Church of England School and Waterside Primary Academy?
About 754 m in a straight line, between Amersham and Chesham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chesham Bois Church of England School: 218. Waterside Primary Academy: 225. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chesham Bois Church of England School and Waterside Primary Academy rank in South East?
Chesham Bois Church of England School is 152nd of 2,471 and Waterside Primary Academy is 2133rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).