Schools in Chesham
13 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiltern Hills Academy Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Chesham Grammar School Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 11–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
Primary (9)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brushwood Junior School Foundation school | Outstanding (2024) · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Ley Hill School Community school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Thomas Harding Junior School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 7–11 | — |
| Chartridge Combined School Community school | Standards maintained (2024) | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Elmtree Infant and Nursery School Academy converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 3–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School Voluntary aided school | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Ivingswood Academy Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2025) | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Newtown School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 2–7 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Waterside Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2024) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesham Preparatory School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 3–11 | — |
| Heritage House School Community special school | Improved significantly (2024) | 2–19 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.