Chesham Grammar School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | White Hill Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 1BA |
| Phone | 01494782854 |
| Reference Number | 137091 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1326 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.28%
Girls: 48.72% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 2.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 99 | 84 | 183 |
| 8 | 105 | 81 | 186 |
| 9 | 103 | 83 | 186 |
| 10 | 88 | 94 | 182 |
| 11 | 83 | 97 | 180 |
| 12 | 98 | 101 | 199 |
| 13 | 104 | 106 | 210 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 63% |
| Indian | 14.5% |
| White, Other | 5.4% |
| White & Asian | 4.1% |
| Asian, Other | 3.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 3% |
| Unclassified | 2% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% |
| African | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Report Date | 2025-04-30 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 2025-03-04 | School inspectionSchool inspection, PDF - 30 April 2025 |
| 2014-03-12 | Full inspection:OutstandingFull inspection, PDF - 03 April 2014 |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letterAcademy conversion letter, PDF - 18 February 2012 |
| 2012-01-09 | Interim assessmentInterim assessment, PDF - 20 March 2012 |
| Previously as Chesham Grammar School | |
| 2010-02-24 | Curriculum and development visitCurriculum and development visit, PDF - 12 June 2010 |
| 2009-02-11 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 05 March 2009 |
| 2005-12-14 | Full inspection:SatisfactoryFull inspection, PDF - 24 January 2006 |
| 1999-09-20 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 12 May 2000 |
| 2010-02-24 | Curriculum and development visitCurriculum and development visit, PDF - 12 June 2010 |
| 2009-02-11 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 05 March 2009 |
| 2005-12-14 | Full inspection:SatisfactoryFull inspection, PDF - 24 January 2006 |
| 1999-09-20 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 12 May 2000 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 74 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Newtown School
Berkhampstead Road, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 3AT |
0.46 miles |
|
Brushwood Junior School
Brushwood Road, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 3DW |
0.53 miles |
|
Elmtree Infant and Nursery School
Elmtree Hill, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2PA |
0.76 miles |
|
Thomas Harding Junior School
Thomas Harding Junior School, Fullers Hill, Thomas Harding Junior School, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1LR |
0.82 miles |
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Waterside Primary Academy
Blackhorse Avenue, Waterside, Chesham, Waterside Primary Academy, Black Horse Avenue, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1QU |
0.91 miles |
|
Ivingswood Academy
Greenway, Chesham, HP5 2BY |
1.04 miles |
|
Ley Hill School
The Green, Ley Hill, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1YF |
1.21 miles |
|
Chesham Preparatory School
Two Dells Lane, Chesham, HP5 3QF |
1.31 miles |
|
Chesham Bois Church of England School
128 Bois Lane, Chesham Bois, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6DE |
1.37 miles |
|
Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Amersham Road, Chesham Bois, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5PL |
1.42 miles |
|
The Beacon School
Amersham Road, Amersham, HP6 5PF |
1.59 miles |
|
Elangeni School
Woodside Avenue, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6EG |
1.8 miles |
|
Chestnut Lane School
105 Chestnut Lane, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6EF |
1.88 miles |
|
Heatherton School
10 Copperkins Lane, Amersham, HP6 5QB |
1.93 miles |
|
Woodside Junior School
Mitchell Walk, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6NW |
2.26 miles |
|
Henry Allen Nursery School
Mitchell Walk, Amersham, HP6 6NW |
2.28 miles |
|
Home Tuition Service
Council Offices, Amersham, HP6 5BY |
2.31 miles |
|
Chartridge Combined School
Cogdells Lane, Chartridge, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2TW |
2.56 miles |
|
St George's Church of England Infant School
White Lion Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9HX |
2.56 miles |
|
Hyde Heath Infant School
Weedon Hill, Hyde Heath, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5RW |
2.63 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Heritage House School
Cameron Road, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 3BP |
0.24 miles |
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Chiltern Hills Academy
Chartridge Lane, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2RG |
0.95 miles |
|
Dr Challoner's Grammar School
Chesham Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5HA |
2.29 miles |
|
Stony Dean School
Orchard End Avenue, Pineapple Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9JW |
2.73 miles |
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Amersham School
Stanley Hill, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9HH |
2.87 miles |
|
Dr Challoner's High School
Cokes Lane, Little Chalfont, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9QB |
3.15 miles |
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Ashlyns School
Chesham Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 3AH |
3.44 miles |
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Egerton-Rothesay School
Durrants Lane, Berkhamsted, HP4 3UJ |
3.69 miles |
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Berkhamsted School
Overton House, Berkhamsted, HP4 2DJ |
3.85 miles |
|
Westbrook Hay
|
4.16 miles |
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Missenden Abbey Adult Education College
|
4.42 miles |
|
The Misbourne School
Misbourne Drive, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0BN |
4.53 miles |
|
St Clement Danes School
Chenies Road, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 6EW |
4.84 miles |