The Green, Ley Hill, Chesham, Buckinghamshire HP5 1YF
10 simple reasons to choose Ley Hill School
State primary school (community school) and nursery in Chesham.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Ley Hill School
Schoolsmith Score®; 69.
One of the best state primary schools in Chesham and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 3 miles. One of the 10 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Buckinghamshire LEA.
On average, 30 pupils per class and 24 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 13% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
Core subjects are taught separately, but foundation subjects, such as geography and history, are taught as half-termly topics with cross-curricular links to other subjects where appropriate. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils. Pupils up to Year 3 participate in the Forest Schools programme.
In the top 12% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2022.
Find another school near Ley Hill School
Independent Prep Schools
Chesham Preparatory School (1.2 miles); The Beacon School (3.3 miles); Heatherton House School (3.8 miles).
State Primary Schools
Chesham Bois Church of England Combined School (3 miles); Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Chesham Bois (3 miles); Elangeni School (3.3 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Berkhamsted School (4.3 miles); Abbot's Hill School, Baird House (6.8 miles); The Chalfonts Independent Grammar (Newland College) (7 miles).
State Senior Schools
Chesham Grammar School (1.3 miles); Dr Challoner's Grammar School (3.9 miles); Dr Challoner's High School (4.4 miles).