The short version
Average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 175
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 14.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Head
- Mrs Rosie Phillips (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
April 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Hawridge, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 2UQ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School's Ofsted rating?
Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School?
Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School currently has 175 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School take?
Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School?
Hawridge and Cholesbury Church of England School is in Chesham, HP5 2UQ, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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