Gayhurst School vs The Chalfonts Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gayhurst School
Gerrards Cross · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
334 students
The Chalfonts Community College
Gerrards Cross · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,058 students
| Measure | Gayhurst School Gerrards Cross, South East | The Chalfonts Community College Gerrards Cross, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #450 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #2807 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 334 | 1,058 |
| Pupils on roll | 334 | 1,058 |
| Free school meals | – | 23.4% |
| Capacity filled | 78.6% | 69.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 34.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 59% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.19 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.4 |
| town | Gerrards Cross | Gerrards Cross |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.gayhurstschool.co.uk | www.chalfonts.org |
The verdict
- •The Chalfonts Community College is the larger school with 1,058 students compared with 334.
- •Gayhurst School is a independent school while The Chalfonts Community College is a academy 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 Gayhurst School better than The Chalfonts Community College?
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 Gayhurst School and The Chalfonts Community College?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Gerrards Cross and Gerrards Cross in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gayhurst School: 334. The Chalfonts Community College: 1,058. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gayhurst School and The Chalfonts Community College rank in South East?
Gayhurst School is unranked and The Chalfonts Community College is 450th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).