Chesham Grammar School

About Chesham Grammar School

Chesham Grammar School is an academy converter in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,326 pupils on roll. It is part of RED KITE SCHOOLS TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 75.6 (2025/26). 2.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Buckinghamshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,326 / 1,219 (109%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

4 March 2025

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

White Hill, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1BA

Phone

01494782854

Headteacher

Annmarie McNaney

Website

http://www.cheshamgrammar.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Chesham Grammar School?

Chesham Grammar School is an academy converter in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Chesham Grammar School have?

Chesham Grammar School has 1,326 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Chesham Grammar School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Chesham Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 75.6 in 2025/26.

Is Chesham Grammar School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Chesham Grammar School is part of RED KITE SCHOOLS TRUST.

Where is Chesham Grammar School?

Chesham Grammar School is located at White Hill, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1BA.