Best primary schools in Chesham (2026)
Chesham has 4 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Brushwood Junior School, in the top 17% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 59%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 1 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 17% in England |
Brushwood Junior School Chesham |
71% | 69% | 20% | Outstanding | |
2 Top 27% in England |
Thomas Harding Junior School Chesham |
67% | 81% | 24% | Report card | |
3 Top 44% in England |
Waterside Primary Academy Chesham |
60% | 34% | 9% | Not judged | |
4 Bottom 6% in England |
Ivingswood Academy Chesham |
40% | 53% | 3% | Not judged |
Other towns in Buckinghamshire
- Amersham
- Aylesbury
- Beaconsfield
- Bletchley
- Buckingham
- Chalfont St Peter
- Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green
- Hazlemere
- High Wycombe
- Hillingdon
- Marlow
- Milton Keynes
- Slough
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What is the best primary school in Chesham?
On exam results over the last three years, Brushwood Junior School is the top-ranked primary school in Chesham, in the top 17% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.