The Beacon School vs Thomas Harding Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Beacon School
Amersham · Independent all-through · Ages 3–13
453 students
Thomas Harding Junior School
Chesham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
238 students
| Measure | The Beacon School Amersham, South East | Thomas Harding Junior School Chesham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #433 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #2274 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–13 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 453 | 238 |
| Pupils on roll | 453 | 238 |
| Free school meals | – | 28.6% |
| Capacity filled | 79.5% | 99.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 24% |
| 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.beaconschool.co.uk | www.thomasharding.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Beacon School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 238.
- •The Beacon School is a independent school while Thomas Harding Junior School 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 The Beacon School better than Thomas Harding Junior 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 The Beacon School and Thomas Harding Junior School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Amersham and Chesham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Beacon School: 453. Thomas Harding Junior School: 238. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Beacon School and Thomas Harding Junior School rank in South East?
The Beacon School is unranked and Thomas Harding Junior School is 433rd of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).