Best 3 Secondary schools in Chesham – comparison

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Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Chesham Grammar School (Secondary) in Chesham; Chiltern Hills Academy (Secondary) in Chesham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Chesham Grammar School and Chiltern Hills Academy. They are secondary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Chesham, Buckinghamshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Chesham Grammar School), published Apr 2014. The lowest is 2 (Chiltern Hills Academy), published Mar 2017. The most recent inspection on record is for Chiltern Hills Academy (Mar 2017). average roll around ≈ 1,200, combined total ≈ 2,400, typical FSM 10–15%, range 0–5%–20–25%; all within the RED KITE SCHOOLS TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Chesham Grammar School HP5 1BA	Chiltern Hills Academy HP5 2RG
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 1BA	Chesham Buckinghamshire HP5 2RG
Latest Ofsted	1 4 Apr 2014	2 22 Mar 2017
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1219	1350
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	RED KITE SCHOOLS TRUST	Buckinghamshire (825)
Website	www.cheshamgrammar.org	www.chilternhillsacademy.co.uk
Telephone	01494782854	01494782066
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Chesham Grammar School

HP5 1BA

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Chesham
Buckinghamshire
HP5 1BA
Ofsted: 1 4 Apr 2014
Pupils: ≈ 1,350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: RED KITE SCHOOLS TRUST
Website: www.cheshamgrammar.org
Telephone: 01494782854

Chiltern Hills Academy

HP5 2RG

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Chesham
Buckinghamshire
HP5 2RG
Ofsted: 2 22 Mar 2017
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Buckinghamshire (825)
Website: www.chilternhillsacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01494782066

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.