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Thomas Harding Junior School

Academy converter · Chesham · HP5 1LR

Ages 7–11 · 238 pupils · Buckinghamshire

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Ofsted

Expected standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

72%

Overall absence

6.3%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-05-19

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)72%
Higher standard (RWM)18%
Avg scaled score — reading
107.0
Avg scaled score — maths
105.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
105.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)21.3%
Unauthorised1.0%
Authorised absence
5.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.3%
Enrolments in measure
239

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill99%

238 pupils · 240 places

Pupils on roll
238
Boys / girls
120 / 118
School capacity
240
Capacity fill
238 / 240 (99%)
Free school meals
28.6%
FSM pupils
68
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 7–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: OXFORD DIOCESAN BUCKS SCHOOLS TRUST
Academy trust
OXFORD DIOCESAN BUCKS SCHOOLS TRUST
Sponsor
Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Samantha Ruddell

Location

Address
Thomas Harding Junior School, Fullers Hill, Thomas Harding Junior School
Postcode
HP5 1LR
Town
Chesham
County
Buckinghamshire
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
District
Buckinghamshire
Constituency
Chesham and Amersham
Urban/rural
Urban: 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 academy converter (primary), Ages 7–11, in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, 238 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 28.6%.

Open schools in Chesham
13
Primary schools in Chesham
9
Academies among open schools in Chesham
46% (6)
Open schools in HP5
13
Primary in HP5
9
Open schools in Buckinghamshire LA
277
Primary in Buckinghamshire LA
185

Nearby primary schools

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

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  • Waterside Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Chesham · HP5 1QU · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS276%
    • Absence8.1%
    • FSM31.8%

    0.7 miles away

  • Our Lady's Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Improved significantly

    Academy converter · Primary

    Amersham · HP6 5PL · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS284%
    • Absence4.0%
    • FSM11.3%

    0.7 miles away

  • Elmtree Infant and Nursery School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Chesham · HP5 2PA · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 3–7

    • Absence6.1%
    • FSM26.0%

    0.8 miles away

  • Newtown School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Chesham · HP5 3AT · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 2–7

    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM16.5%

    0.9 miles away

  • Brushwood Junior School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Foundation school · Primary

    Chesham · HP5 3DW · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 7–11

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

    1.3 miles away

  • Ivingswood Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Chesham · HP5 2BY · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 2–11

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

    1.4 miles away

  • Elangeni School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Amersham · HP6 6EG · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 7–11

    • KS282%
    • Absence3.8%
    • FSM7.9%

    1.5 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Samantha Ruddell
Telephone
01494782211
Website
http://www.thomasharding.org.uk

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