Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School
Chesham, HP5 2UQ · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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70th 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 — 5.5/10 against 4,058 of them, against 5.7/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 62% | 3.32 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 38% | 2.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 9.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art, Dance, Gym, and Phonics Clubs, as well as Football Club and the Chiltern League. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 167 pupils against a stated capacity of 218. 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
How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting expected standards in reading? What specific activities take place during the Chiltern League fixtures? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School
Overview
The report states that while the school aspires for pupils to flourish, this ambition is "not yet being fully realised" due to inconsistencies in teaching and curriculum implementation. Although behaviour, personal development, and leadership are rated as Good, the quality of education requires improvement because "not all pupils achieve as well as they should."
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "good behaviour" and a positive culture founded on values such as "respect, understanding and teamwork."
- There is "strong pastoral support," ensuring pupils feel cared for with an adult always available if they are worried or upset.
- The curriculum offers "rich opportunities" through activities like forest school, clubs, and visits, which enrich pupils’ experiences.
- Mathematics teaching is "much stronger" than other areas, with teachers routinely identifying and addressing gaps in learning.
- Governors are "knowledgeable and ably fulfil their responsibilities," united with staff in high aspirations for pupils.
Areas to improve
- Support for weak readers in key stages 1 and 2 is not effective enough, risking these pupils "falling further behind."
- The school lacks a "sharp enough focus" on spelling, punctuation, and handwriting, with gaps in knowledge not addressed systematically.
- Teaching in wider curriculum subjects is not consistently adapted for pupils with SEND or weak literacy skills, preventing some from completing tasks successfully.
Safeguarding
The report confirms that "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 | 37% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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
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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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