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Chesham Grammar School

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Chesham Grammar School

White Hill, Chesham, HP5 1BA

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Pupils
1,326
Ages
11-18
FSM
2.1%
Attainment 8
73.7
Ofsted
Outstanding
Mar 2025

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
Own / consortium test

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Buckinghamshire tests children by default - registration is opt-out rather than opt-in. The test is sat in September of Year 6.

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11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
73.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
67.2%
Basics 9-5
96.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
93.9%
EBacc APS
7.22
EBacc 9-5
83.3%
EBacc 9-4
91.1%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
46.29
A*-A Grades
58.7%
A*-B Grades
84.8%
AAB+ %
43.3%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 214 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Chesham Grammar School

Chesham Grammar School is a secondary school in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 73.7. The school has around 1,326 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Chesham Grammar School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2025 — Outstanding
  2. Mar 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Chesham Grammar School

What is Chesham Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Chesham Grammar School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are Chesham Grammar School's latest exam results?
Chesham Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 73.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Chesham Grammar School located?
Chesham Grammar School is a secondary school in Chesham, Buckinghamshire (HP5 1BA).
How many pupils attend Chesham Grammar School?
Chesham Grammar School has around 1,326 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Chesham Grammar School with other schools?
View Chesham Grammar School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Buckinghamshire.