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Grammar schools in and near Chesham

All 1 grammar school in Chesham, and the nearest just outside.

1 school in Chesham

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  1. Chesham Grammar School

    Chesham, HP5 1BA · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Chesham grammar schools average.

    309 first choices, 183 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1675.6

    Chesham grammar schools 75.6England 46.2

    Days missed
    5.7%Chesham grammar schools 5.7%
    Pupils
    1,331
    Pupils per teacher
    18.8
    View school Chesham Grammar School

Just outside Chesham

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Chesham.

  1. Dr Challoner's Grammar School

    2.1 miles from Chesham · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Boys
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Chesham grammar schools average.

    238 first choices, 185 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1676.2

    Chesham grammar schools 75.6England 46.2

    Days missed
    5.2%Chesham grammar schools 5.7%
    Pupils
    1,384
    Pupils per teacher
    18.3
    View school Dr Challoner's Grammar School

  2. Dr Challoner's High School

    3.2 miles from Chesham · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Girls
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Chesham grammar schools average.

    302 first choices, 189 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1676.2

    Chesham grammar schools 75.6England 46.2

    Days missed
    5.5%Chesham grammar schools 5.7%
    Pupils
    1,391
    Pupils per teacher
    19.0
    View school Dr Challoner's High School

  3. The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe

    7.2 miles from Chesham · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Boys
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results below the Chesham grammar schools average.

    225 first choices, 191 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1671.9

    Chesham grammar schools 75.6England 46.2

    Days missed
    6.1%Chesham grammar schools 5.7%
    Pupils
    1,451
    Pupils per teacher
    17.6
    View school The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe

  4. Beaconsfield High School

    7.3 miles from Chesham · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Girls
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Chesham grammar schools average.

    252 first choices, 186 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1674.5

    Chesham grammar schools 75.6England 46.2

    Days missed
    5.7%Chesham grammar schools 5.7%
    Pupils
    1,283
    Pupils per teacher
    18.2
    View school Beaconsfield High School
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About these schools

Grammar schools in Chesham, explained

There is 1 grammar schools in Chesham, teaching 1,331 children.

Pupils in Chesham grammar schools scored an average Attainment 8 of 75.6 across their best eight GCSEs, against 46.2 across England.

2.3% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £6,983 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 12.6% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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How many grammar schools are in Chesham?
There are 1 grammar schools in Chesham, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best grammar schools in Chesham?
The highest-ranked grammar schools in Chesham on Eduscope are Chesham Grammar School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are grammar schools in Chesham ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
What is the average class size in Chesham grammar schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across grammar schools in Chesham is 19:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do grammar school admissions work in Chesham?
Grammar schools in Chesham select pupils based on academic ability, usually through the 11-plus exam taken in Year 6. Each grammar school sets its own pass mark and oversubscription criteria. Check individual school pages on Eduscope for admissions details.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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