The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 255
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 21.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Robertson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Brushwood Road, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 3DW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHeritage House School
Special school · 495m away
Newtown School
Primary · 803m away
Chesham Grammar School
Secondary · 855m away
Chesham Preparatory School
Independent · 1.4km away
Ivingswood Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Elmtree Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
Ley Hill School
Primary · 1.8km away
Chiltern Hills Academy
Secondary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Brushwood Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Brushwood Junior School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brushwood Junior School?
Brushwood Junior School currently has 255 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brushwood Junior School take?
Brushwood Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Brushwood Junior School?
Brushwood Junior School is in Chesham, HP5 3DW, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brushwood Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Brushwood Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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