Buckinghamshire · South East
Schools in Chesham
13 schools have a Chesham postal address: 9 primary and 2 secondary, with the rest nursery, special, sixth-form and independent schools. Rank them on GCSE and KS2 results, check Ofsted, and add your postcode to sort by distance.
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Averages cover state mainstream schools, the basis of the national figures. Special and independent schools are in the table below but not in the averages.
Ofsted across Chesham
Most recent inspection outcome for every school with a published judgement. Click a bar to filter the table.
Spread of Attainment 8
Number of Chesham secondaries in each band. Click a bar to filter the table.
Chesham schools
Ranked by Attainment 8 — switch the measure to reorder
| Select | # | School | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | 5+ Eng & maths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chesham Grammar School Academy converter · Not judged | 74.0 | +0.84 | 99% | |
| 2 | Chiltern Hills Academy Academy sponsor led | 40.3 | -0.45 | 47% | |
| 3 | Brushwood Junior School Foundation school · Outstanding | — | — | — | |
| 4 | Chartridge Combined School Community school | — | — | — | |
| 5 | Chesham Preparatory School Other independent school | — | — | — | |
| 6 | Elmtree Infant and Nursery School Academy converter | — | — | — | |
| 7 | Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School Voluntary aided school · Not judged | — | — | — | |
| 8 | Heritage House School Community special school | — | — | — | |
| 9 | Ivingswood Academy Academy sponsor led · Not judged | — | — | — | |
| 10 | Ley Hill School Community school | — | — | — |
All schools in Chesham (A–Z)
1–13 of 13 schools
- Brushwood Junior SchoolPrimary · HP5 3DW
- Chartridge Combined SchoolPrimary · HP5 2TW
- Chesham Grammar SchoolSecondary · HP5 1BA
- Chesham Preparatory SchoolNot applicable · HP5 3QF
- Chiltern Hills AcademySecondary · HP5 2RG
- Elmtree Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · HP5 2PA
- Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England SchoolPrimary · HP5 2UQ
- Heritage House SchoolNot applicable · HP5 3BP
- Ivingswood AcademyPrimary · HP5 2BY
- Ley Hill SchoolPrimary · HP5 1YF
- Newtown SchoolPrimary · HP5 3AT
- Thomas Harding Junior SchoolPrimary · HP5 1LR
- Waterside Primary AcademyPrimary · HP5 1QU
Admissions and catchment distances
All Chesham schools are in Buckinghamshire. Apply through the council where you live, even for a school across a council border.
Common questions about schools in Chesham
How many schools are there in Chesham?
13 open schools have a Chesham postal address: 9 primary, 2 secondary and 2 others (nursery, special, sixth-form and independent).
Which state secondary schools in Chesham have the best GCSE results?
By Attainment 8 in the latest Department for Education results: Chesham Grammar School (74.0), Chiltern Hills Academy (40.3). Progress 8, grade 5+ English and maths and Ofsted are in the table on this page.
Which council handles school admissions in Chesham?
Chesham schools are in Buckinghamshire. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in a neighbouring council area, and each school’s admission rules decide who gets a place.