Chiltern Hills Academy vs The Robert Napier School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 90 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
The Robert Napier School
Gillingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,048 students
| Measure | Chiltern Hills Academy Chesham, South East | The Robert Napier School Gillingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #443 of 679 | #658 of 679 |
| National rank | #2777 of 4,090 | #3964 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,047 | 1,048 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,047 | 1,048 |
| Free school meals | 23.3% | 51.7% |
| Capacity filled | 77.6% | 97% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.3 | 32.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.8% | 16.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 49.4% | 36.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.41 | 2.81 |
| A level points per entry | 26.6 | 20.2 |
| town | Chesham | Gillingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.chilternhillsacademy.co.uk | www.robertnapier.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Chiltern Hills Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.3 vs 9.8).
- •The Robert Napier School is the larger school with 1,048 students compared with 1,047.
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 The Robert Napier School?
On the Success Index (England), Chiltern Hills Academy ranks higher (33.3 vs 9.8 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 The Robert Napier School?
About 90 km in a straight line, between Chesham and Gillingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chiltern Hills Academy: 1,047. The Robert Napier School: 1,048. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chiltern Hills Academy and The Robert Napier School rank in South East?
Chiltern Hills Academy is 443rd of 679 and The Robert Napier School is 658th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).