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 | 1317 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.81%
Girls: 50.19% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 1.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 105 | 81 | 186 |
| 8 | 102 | 84 | 186 |
| 9 | 88 | 94 | 182 |
| 10 | 83 | 97 | 180 |
| 11 | 85 | 96 | 181 |
| 12 | 103 | 107 | 210 |
| 13 | 90 | 102 | 192 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 65.7% |
| Indian | 12.7% |
| White, Other | 5.5% |
| White & Asian | 3.7% |
| Asian, Other | 3.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 3% |
| Unclassified | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1% |
| African | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2014-04-03 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2012-01-09 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Chesham Grammar School | ||
| 2010-02-24 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-02-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-12-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1999-09-20 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2010-02-24 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-02-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-12-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1999-09-20 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 76.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.84 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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Newtown School
Berkhampstead Road, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 3AT |
0.46 miles |
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Brushwood Junior School
Brushwood Road, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 3DW |
0.53 miles |
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Elmtree Infant and Nursery School
Elmtree Hill, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2PA |
0.76 miles |
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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 |
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Ivingswood Academy
Greenway, Chesham, HP5 2BY |
1.04 miles |
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Ley Hill School
The Green, Ley Hill, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1YF |
1.21 miles |
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Chesham Preparatory School
Two Dells Lane, Chesham, HP5 3QF |
1.31 miles |
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Chesham Bois Church of England School
128 Bois Lane, Chesham Bois, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6DE |
1.37 miles |
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
Amersham Road, Chesham Bois, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5PL |
1.42 miles |
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The Beacon School
Amersham Road, Amersham, HP6 5PF |
1.59 miles |
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Elangeni School
Woodside Avenue, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6EG |
1.8 miles |
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Chestnut Lane School
105 Chestnut Lane, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6EF |
1.88 miles |
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Heatherton School
10 Copperkins Lane, Amersham, HP6 5QB |
1.93 miles |
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Woodside Junior School
Mitchell Walk, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6NW |
2.26 miles |
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Henry Allen Nursery School
Mitchell Walk, Amersham, HP6 6NW |
2.28 miles |
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Home Tuition Service
Council Offices, Amersham, HP6 5BY |
2.31 miles |
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Chartridge Combined School
Cogdells Lane, Chartridge, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2TW |
2.56 miles |
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St George's Church of England Infant School
White Lion Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP7 9HX |
2.56 miles |
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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 |
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Dr Challoner's Grammar School
Chesham Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 5HA |
2.29 miles |
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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 |
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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 |
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Missenden Abbey Adult Education College
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4.42 miles |
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The Misbourne School
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4.53 miles |
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St Clement Danes School
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4.84 miles |
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James Marks Academy
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4.87 miles |