Ley Hill School
Chesham, HP5 1YF · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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62nd 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 — 6.4/10 against 4,299 of them, against 6.7/10 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 | 41% | 2.21 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.74 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 26% | 2.24 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ley Hill School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 17.0% achieved it, 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 (6.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, netball, table tennis, dance, and tennis, alongside School Council, House Captains, Subject Champions, and Peer Mentors. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 210 pupils against a stated capacity of 242. 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities do House Captains and Peer Mentors lead during the day? How does the school plan to maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Ley Hill School
Overview
Ley Hill School is described as a "caring and nurturing school" where pupils are "happy and confident" and behave well. Leaders set high expectations for learning and behaviour, which pupils consistently meet. The inspection confirms the school remains good, with effective safeguarding and a broad, ambitious curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils are "kind to each other, show respect and are proud of their school," with bullying reported as "not an issue."
- The curriculum is "broad, well sequenced and ambitious," enabling pupils to "secure deep understanding" in subjects like geography.
- Leaders prioritise early reading with a "well-structured approach," ensuring pupils use phonics with "strong determination."
- Staff support all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, helping them "access the same learning as their peers."
- There is a "strong safeguarding culture," with leaders giving safeguarding the "highest priority" and maintaining thorough records.
Areas to improve
- Leaders need to "fine tune and embed the planning across all year groups" to ensure curriculum changes are securely established.
- Governors and leaders must fully evaluate the impact of curriculum changes to ensure they "build pupils’ knowledge and skills securely."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting a strong culture where staff receive regular training and leaders work well with outside agencies to support families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 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
—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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