Hamilton Academy vs The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 835 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton Academy
High Wycombe · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
643 students
The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School
High Wycombe · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
154 students
| Measure | Hamilton Academy High Wycombe, South East | The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School High Wycombe, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1614 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #9438 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 643 | 154 |
| Pupils on roll | 643 | 154 |
| Free school meals | 24.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 102.4% | 40.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | High Wycombe | High Wycombe |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hamiltonacademy.org.uk | www.thechalfontsgrammar.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hamilton Academy is the larger school with 643 students compared with 154.
- •Hamilton Academy is a academy school while The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School is a independent 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 Hamilton Academy better than The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School?
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 Hamilton Academy and The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School?
About 835 m in a straight line, between High Wycombe and High Wycombe in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hamilton Academy: 643. The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School: 154. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hamilton Academy and The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School rank in South East?
Hamilton Academy is 1614th of 2,471 and The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).