Chiltern Hills Academy vs Newtown School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.2 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
Newtown School
Chesham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
234 students
| Measure | Chiltern Hills Academy Chesham, South East | Newtown School Chesham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #443 of 679 | #1000 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2777 of 4,090 | #5574 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 1,047 | 234 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,047 | 234 |
| Free school meals | 23.3% | 16.5% |
| Capacity filled | 77.6% | 83.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | newtown.education |
The verdict
- •Newtown School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.4 vs 33.3).
- •Chiltern Hills Academy is the larger school with 1,047 students compared with 234.
- •Chiltern Hills Academy is a academy school while Newtown 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 Chiltern Hills Academy better than Newtown School?
On the Success Index (England), Newtown School ranks higher (61.4 vs 33.3 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 Newtown School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chesham and Chesham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chiltern Hills Academy: 1,047. Newtown School: 234. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chiltern Hills Academy and Newtown School rank in South East?
Chiltern Hills Academy is 443rd of 679 and Newtown School is 1000th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).