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Chesham Preparatory School

Other independent school · Chesham · HP5 3QF

Ages 3–11 · 375 pupils · Buckinghamshire

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Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (18 Jan 2024).

Capacity fill91%

375 pupils · 410 places

Pupils on roll
375
Boys / girls
196 / 179
School capacity
410
Capacity fill
375 / 410 (91%)
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Other independent school

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious ethos
Christian
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Independent
Headteacher
Mr Martin Otter

Location

Address
Two Dells Lane, Orchard Leigh
Postcode
HP5 3QF
Town
Chesham
County
Buckinghamshire
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
District
Buckinghamshire
Constituency
Chesham and Amersham
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed other independent school, Ages 3–11, in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, 375 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, independent, non-selective admissions.

Open schools in Chesham
13
Academies among open schools in Chesham
46% (6)
Open schools in HP5
13
Open schools in Buckinghamshire LA
277

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in CheshamNear HP5

  • Brushwood Junior School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Foundation school · Primary

    Chesham · HP5 3DW · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 7–11

    • KS278%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM23.7%

    0.9 miles away

  • Ley Hill School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Chesham · HP5 1YF · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS270%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM13.4%

    0.9 miles away

  • Heritage House School

    Ofsted: Improved significantly

    Community special school

    Chesham · HP5 3BP · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 2–19

    • KS20%
    • Absence17.5%
    • FSM32.8%

    1.1 miles away

  • Chesham Grammar School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Chesham · HP5 1BA · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att876.7
    • P80.8
    • EM5+100%
    • Absence5.2%

    1.3 miles away

  • Newtown School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Chesham · HP5 3AT · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 2–7

    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM16.5%

    1.4 miles away

  • Ivingswood Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Chesham · HP5 2BY · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS241%
    • Absence8.8%
    • FSM53.1%

    1.5 miles away

  • Elmtree Infant and Nursery School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Chesham · HP5 2PA · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 3–7

    • Absence6.1%
    • FSM26.0%

    1.8 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Martin Otter
Telephone
01494782619
Website
www.cheshamprep.co.uk

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