Schools in Chesham
There are 13 schools in Chesham on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 9 primary and 2 secondary schools, under Buckinghamshire local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Chesham (9)
- Brushwood Junior SchoolFoundation school · HP5 3DW
- Chartridge Combined SchoolCommunity school · HP5 2TW
- Elmtree Infant and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter · HP5 2PA
- Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England SchoolVoluntary aided school · HP5 2UQ
- Ivingswood AcademyAcademy sponsor led · HP5 2BY
- Ley Hill SchoolCommunity school · HP5 1YF
- Newtown SchoolCommunity school · HP5 3AT
- Thomas Harding Junior SchoolAcademy converter · HP5 1LR
- Waterside Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led · HP5 1QU
Secondary schools in Chesham (2)
- Chesham Grammar SchoolAcademy converter · HP5 1BA
- Chiltern Hills AcademyAcademy sponsor led · HP5 2RG
Other phases in Chesham (2)
- Chesham Preparatory SchoolOther independent school · HP5 3QF
- Heritage House SchoolCommunity special school · HP5 3BP
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Chesham?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 13 open schools with a Chesham address (as of 5 June 2026), including 9 primary and 2 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Chesham guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Chesham?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.