The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
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
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
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 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 228
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 14.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Head
- Miss Victoria Lang (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Green, Ley Hill, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1YF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChesham Preparatory School
Independent · 1.5km away
Brushwood Junior School
Primary · 1.8km away
Chesham Grammar School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Heritage House School
Special school · 2.0km away
Newtown School
Primary · 2.5km away
Waterside Primary Academy
Primary · 2.5km away
Chesham Bois Church of England School
Primary · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ley Hill School's Ofsted rating?
Ley Hill School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ley Hill School?
Ley Hill School currently has 228 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ley Hill School take?
Ley Hill School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ley Hill School?
Ley Hill School is in Chesham, HP5 1YF, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ley Hill School have a sixth form?
No, Ley Hill School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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