Our Lady's Catholic Primary School vs Waterside Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Amersham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
Waterside Primary Academy
Chesham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
225 students
| Measure | Our Lady's Catholic Primary School Amersham, South East | Waterside Primary Academy Chesham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #402 of 2,471 | #2133 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2069 of 15,697 | #13016 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 212 | 225 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 225 |
| Free school meals | 11.3% | 31.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.2% | 93% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 34% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 9% |
| 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 | Amersham | Chesham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.olschesham.co.uk | www.watersideprimaryacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.6 vs 25.9).
- •Our Lady's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 34%).
- •Our Lady's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 9%).
- •Waterside Primary Academy is the larger school with 225 students compared with 212.
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 Our Lady's Catholic Primary School better than Waterside Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (80.6 vs 25.9 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 Our Lady's Catholic Primary School and Waterside Primary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Amersham and Chesham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School: 212. Waterside Primary Academy: 225. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Our Lady's Catholic Primary School and Waterside Primary Academy rank in South East?
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School is 402nd of 2,471 and Waterside Primary Academy is 2133rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).