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Chesham Grammar School
White Hill, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1BA, Buckinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
99.9 / 100
Top 0%
Better than 100% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,326
Capacity
1,219
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and exceptional GCSE results, this secondary school boasts an impressive Attainment 8 score of 74.0, placing it in the top 2% nationally. A remarkable 99% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 82% progress to university, with over half attending top-third institutions. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 97% recommending the school, indicating a strong community and support system for students.
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Last inspected: 4 March 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 74.0 | Top 2% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 99% | Top 2% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 97% | Top 2% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 94% | Top 1% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 91% | Top 1% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 82% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 52% | Top 20% |
Based on 204 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (477 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
99%
School has high expectations
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
Behaviour is good
98%
My child is happy
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
I'd recommend this school
97%
School keeps me informed
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
Progress is communicated
96%
School supports development
94%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.0%
Asian Indian14.5%
White Other5.4%
Mixed W+Asian4.1%
Asian Other3.3%
Mixed Other3.0%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Black African0.8%
White Irish0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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51.70883, -0.60022 · HP5 1BA
School details
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
URN137091
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.cheshamgrammar.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Chesham Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Chesham Grammar School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 March 2025.
Is Chesham Grammar School a good school?
Chesham Grammar School scores 99.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Chesham Grammar School?
Based on 477 Ofsted Parent View responses, Chesham Grammar School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Chesham Grammar School in GCSEs?
Chesham Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 74.0. 99% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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