Chesham Preparatory School vs Ley Hill School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chesham Preparatory School
Chesham · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
375 students
Ley Hill School
Chesham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
210 students
| Measure | Chesham Preparatory School Chesham, South East | Ley Hill School Chesham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #812 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #4516 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 375 | 210 |
| Pupils on roll | 375 | 210 |
| Free school meals | – | 13.4% |
| Capacity filled | 91.5% | 86.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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.cheshamprep.co.uk | www.leyhillschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Chesham Preparatory School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 210.
- •Chesham Preparatory School is a independent school while Ley Hill School is a local authority 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 Chesham Preparatory 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 Chesham Preparatory School and Ley Hill School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Chesham and Chesham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chesham Preparatory School: 375. Ley Hill School: 210. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chesham Preparatory School and Ley Hill School rank in South East?
Chesham Preparatory School is unranked and Ley Hill School is 812th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).