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Chesham Grammar School

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Chesham Grammar School

White Hill, Chesham, HP5 1BA

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Outstanding
Mar 2025

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

73.7school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

73.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2376.046.4
2023/2476.746.4
2024/2573.746.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.880.00
2023/24+0.840.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Heritage House School
0.39 km away · Community special school
Good
Chiltern Hills Academy
1.54 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Dr Challoner's Grammar School
3.68 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Stony Dean School
4.39 km away · Community special school
Outstanding
Amersham School
4.61 km away · Academy converter
Good

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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). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 477 responses), 97% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 73.7. The school has around 1,326 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: White Hill, Chesham, HP5 1BA | More schools in Buckinghamshire

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

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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 do parents say about Chesham Grammar School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 477 responses): 97% of parents would recommend Chesham Grammar School.
What are Chesham Grammar School's latest exam results?
Chesham Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 73.7. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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