Chesham primary schools deliver strong academic foundations, with 71% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, compared to 62% nationally. 25% achieve the higher standard—more than triple the England average of 8%. Chartridge Combined School, Waterside Primary Academy, and Brushwood Junior School are among the highest-performing options, with 89% rated Good or Outstanding. With 10 schools serving Chesham, families in Waterside, Newtown, and Chartridge have access to well-established schools in this market town setting in the Chilterns. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Chartridge Combined School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Brushwood Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Thomas Harding Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Ley Hill School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Newtown School | State | Primary | 2-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 2-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Chesham Preparatory School | Independent | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Elmtree Infant and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Waterside Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #7 | Ivingswood Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 2-11 years
