The Beacon School vs Waterside Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.3 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
Waterside Primary Academy
Chesham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
225 students
| Measure | The Beacon School Amersham, South East | Waterside Primary Academy Chesham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #2133 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #13016 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–13 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 453 | 225 |
| Pupils on roll | 453 | 225 |
| Free school meals | – | 31.8% |
| Capacity filled | 79.5% | 93% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 34% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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.beaconschool.co.uk | www.watersideprimaryacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •The Beacon School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 225.
- •The Beacon School is a independent school while Waterside Primary 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 The Beacon School better than Waterside Primary Academy?
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 Waterside Primary Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Amersham and Chesham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Beacon School: 453. Waterside Primary Academy: 225. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Beacon School and Waterside Primary Academy rank in South East?
The Beacon School is unranked and Waterside Primary Academy is 2133rd of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).