Which is the best primary school in Chesham?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Chartridge Combined School ranks first of 7 ranked primary schools in Chesham, with 87% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Chesham ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Chesham?

7 primary schools in Chesham published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Chesham, ranked

The 7 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Chartridge Combined School
Community school

13%

higher standard

87%

expected standard
2
Thomas Harding Junior School
Academy converter

24%

higher standard

81%

expected standard
3
Brushwood Junior School
Foundation school

20%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
4
Ley Hill School
Community school

17%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
5
Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School
Voluntary aided school

9%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
6
Ivingswood Academy
Academy sponsor led

3%

higher standard

53%

expected standard
7
Waterside Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

9%

higher standard

34%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Chesham?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Chartridge Combined School ranks first of 7 ranked primary schools in Chesham, with 87% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Chesham ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Chesham?: 7 primary schools in Chesham published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.