Chiltern Hills Academy vs Ivingswood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chiltern Hills Academy
Chesham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,047 students
Ivingswood Academy
Chesham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
149 students
| Measure | Chiltern Hills Academy Chesham, South East | Ivingswood Academy Chesham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #443 of 679 | #2251 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2777 of 4,090 | #13754 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,047 | 149 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,047 | 149 |
| Free school meals | 23.3% | 53.1% |
| Capacity filled | 77.6% | 68.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 49.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.41 | – |
| A level points per entry | 26.6 | – |
| town | Chesham | Chesham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.chilternhillsacademy.co.uk | www.ivingswoodacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Chiltern Hills Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.3 vs 21.5).
- •Chiltern Hills Academy is the larger school with 1,047 students compared with 149.
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 Chiltern Hills Academy better than Ivingswood Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Chiltern Hills Academy ranks higher (33.3 vs 21.5 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 Chiltern Hills Academy and Ivingswood Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chesham and Chesham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chiltern Hills Academy: 1,047. Ivingswood Academy: 149. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chiltern Hills Academy and Ivingswood Academy rank in South East?
Chiltern Hills Academy is 443rd of 679 and Ivingswood Academy is 2251st of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).