Thomas Harding Junior School vs Waterside Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Thomas Harding Junior School
Chesham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
238 students
Waterside Primary Academy
Chesham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
225 students
| Measure | Thomas Harding Junior School Chesham, South East | Waterside Primary Academy Chesham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #433 of 2,471 | #2133 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2274 of 15,697 | #13016 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 238 | 225 |
| Pupils on roll | 238 | 225 |
| Free school meals | 28.6% | 31.8% |
| Capacity filled | 99.2% | 93% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 34% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | 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 | Chesham | Chesham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.thomasharding.org.uk | www.watersideprimaryacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Thomas Harding Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.2 vs 25.9).
- •Thomas Harding Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 34%).
- •Thomas Harding Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 9%).
- •Thomas Harding Junior School is the larger school with 238 students compared with 225.
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 Thomas Harding Junior School better than Waterside Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Thomas Harding Junior School ranks higher (79.2 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 Thomas Harding Junior School and Waterside Primary Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chesham and Chesham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Thomas Harding Junior School: 238. Waterside Primary Academy: 225. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Thomas Harding Junior School and Waterside Primary Academy rank in South East?
Thomas Harding Junior School is 433rd of 2,471 and Waterside Primary Academy is 2133rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).