Chiltern Hills Academy vs Thomas Harding Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.0 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
Thomas Harding Junior School
Chesham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
238 students
| Measure | Chiltern Hills Academy Chesham, South East | Thomas Harding Junior School Chesham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #443 of 679 | #433 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2777 of 4,090 | #2274 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,047 | 238 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,047 | 238 |
| Free school meals | 23.3% | 28.6% |
| Capacity filled | 77.6% | 99.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 24% |
| 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.thomasharding.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Thomas Harding Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.2 vs 33.3).
- •Chiltern Hills Academy is the larger school with 1,047 students compared with 238.
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 Thomas Harding Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Thomas Harding Junior School ranks higher (79.2 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 Thomas Harding Junior School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Chesham and Chesham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chiltern Hills Academy: 1,047. Thomas Harding Junior School: 238. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chiltern Hills Academy and Thomas Harding Junior School rank in South East?
Chiltern Hills Academy is 443rd of 679 and Thomas Harding Junior School is 433rd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).