Chesham Grammar School vs Waterside Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chesham Grammar School
Chesham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,331 students
Waterside Primary Academy
Chesham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
225 students
| Measure | Chesham Grammar School Chesham, South East | Waterside Primary Academy Chesham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 98 Top 5% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #8 of 679 | #2133 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #33 of 4,090 | #13016 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,331 | 225 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,331 | 225 |
| Free school meals | 2.7% | 31.8% |
| Capacity filled | 109.2% | 93% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 34% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 74.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 96.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 99.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 7.25 | – |
| A level points per entry | 46.3 | – |
| town | Chesham | Chesham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cheshamgrammar.org | www.watersideprimaryacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Chesham Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.9 vs 25.9).
- •Chesham Grammar School is the larger school with 1,331 students compared with 225.
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 Grammar School better than Waterside Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Chesham Grammar School ranks higher (97.9 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 Grammar School and Waterside Primary Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Chesham and Chesham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chesham Grammar School: 1,331. Waterside Primary Academy: 225. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chesham Grammar School and Waterside Primary Academy rank in South East?
Chesham Grammar School is 8th of 679 and Waterside Primary Academy is 2133rd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).