Chesham Bois Church of England School
100%
Capacity
218
Pupils
5.0x
Demand
About Chesham Bois Church of England School
Chesham Bois Church of England School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Buckinghamshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 218 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 218 places).
Ofsted has rated Chesham Bois Church of England School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sara Tilbey, it falls under Buckinghamshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 84% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 834th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 137 in Buckinghamshire.
Chesham Bois Church of England School is a popular choice with families — it received 151 applications for 30 places, making it 5.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 40 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Chesham Bois Church of England School include Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Swimming, Cricket, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Film Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Buckinghamshire, Chesham Bois Church of England School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | 128 Bois Lane, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6DE |
| Headteacher | Sara Tilbey |
| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Number of Pupils | 218 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.6% |
| School Capacity | 218 / 218 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (84%)
834th of 13,686
Nationally
111th of 2,034
In South East
9th of 137
In Buckinghamshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
84%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
81%
'23/24
84%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
151
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
40 families put this school as their 1st choice (26% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chesham Bois Church of England School
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Contact Information
128 Bois Lane, Amersham
Buckinghamshire, HP6 6DE
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