Chartridge Combined School
Chesham, HP5 2TW · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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20th of 142 primary schools in Buckinghamshire we can score, 182 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.6/10 against 3,775 of them, against 8.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 87.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.82 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chartridge Combined School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 87.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 212 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the last inspection was in January 2025, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main school day for families needing wraparound care?
What Ofsted said about Chartridge Combined School
Overview
Chartridge Combined School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils enjoy attending this ‘caring and nurturing’ school where they ‘thrive’ and benefit from a vision of ‘Space to learn, grow and achieve’. The school fosters ‘exemplary’ behaviour and high attendance, with staff and parents reporting a positive community focused on developing the ‘whole child’.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘exemplary behaviour’ and ‘respectful relationships’ throughout the school, with bullying being rare.
- Reading is a significant strength, supported by a new phonics scheme and ‘expert’ teaching that carefully matches books to pupils’ learning.
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious and broad’, with well-designed activities in subjects like mathematics enabling pupils to connect learning over time.
- Personal development is ‘highly effective’, offering diverse opportunities such as outdoor learning, music, sports, and roles of responsibility.
- Staff feel ‘valued’ and supported, while parents are ‘highly positive’ about the care their children receive.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum thinking and assessment are not as well developed in a few subjects, meaning teaching does not consistently help pupils link new learning to prior knowledge.
- The school must ensure curriculum effectiveness is consistent across all subjects, matching the high standards seen in the strongest areas.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 90% |
| 2024/25 | 87% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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