Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School vs Ivingswood Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School
Chesham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
167 students
Ivingswood Academy
Chesham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
149 students
| Measure | Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School Chesham, South East | Ivingswood Academy Chesham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1122 of 2,471 | #2251 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6350 of 15,697 | #13754 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 167 | 149 |
| Pupils on roll | 167 | 149 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | 53.1% |
| Capacity filled | 76.6% | 68.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 3% |
| 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 | Chesham | Chesham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hawridge-cholesbury.bucks.sch.uk | www.ivingswoodacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.6 vs 21.5).
- •Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 53%).
- •Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 3%).
- •Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School is the larger school with 167 students compared with 149.
- •Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School is a local authority school while Ivingswood Academy 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 Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School better than Ivingswood Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School ranks higher (57.6 vs 21.5 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 Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School and Ivingswood Academy?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Chesham and Chesham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School: 167. Ivingswood Academy: 149. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School and Ivingswood Academy rank in South East?
Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School is 1122nd of 2,471 and Ivingswood Academy is 2251st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).