Brushwood Junior School, Chesham
Brushwood Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Chesham. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 7 schools in Chesham with published results, and 5,545th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
- Capacity
- Full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Brushwood Junior School in detail
Brushwood Junior School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Brushwood Junior School. Our school ethos is centred around our motto of 'Brushwood Learners Thrive.' Together, we strive to ensure that everyone in our school community is given the nurture, encouragement, knowledge and skills to enable success."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include dance, recorder, chess, Lego, STEM and sewing.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 89% of Year 6 pupils at Brushwood Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 72% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 77% in Buckinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 84% in reading and 70% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Brushwood Junior School
Buckinghamshire published that the last place offered for 2020 entry went to a family 0.785 miles away. The cut-off moves every year with the number of applications.
Admissions history and your chances at Brushwood Junior School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Brushwood Junior School are Newtown School (0.5 miles, Good); Ivingswood Academy (0.9 miles, 66% reading, 63% maths); Elmtree Infant and Nursery School (0.9 miles); and Ley Hill School (1.1 miles, Good, 90% reading, 79% maths).
Brushwood Junior School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.
Newtown SchoolIvingswood AcademyElmtree Infant and Nursery SchoolLey Hill School
Who goes there
39.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (42%), Asian (39%) and Mixed (6%).
Staffing
Brushwood Junior School had 17 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Chesham Underground Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Nalders Road (opp 133), 210 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Brushwood Junior School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 88 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Buckinghamshire (44), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Brushwood Junior School issued 12 suspensions, 4.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Brushwood Junior School are Chesham Grammar School (0.5 miles) and Chiltern Hills Academy (1.2 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Buckinghamshire published that the last place for 2020 entry went to a family 0.785 miles away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils thrive in this school. They greatly appreciate the phenomenal education they receive, and levels of attendance and punctuality are high. The school has the highest expectations for pupils in every aspect of school life. Pupils achieve very well because they learn from expert staff who teach with clarity and precision.
Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They build incredibly positive relationships with one another and with staff. Pupils talk with such enthusiasm about school life. Classrooms are abuzz with industrious learning. Pupils broaden their horizons and develop their character during their time at this school. They work with tenacity and resilience and are proud to 'flearn', stating that they cannot learn if they do not fail first.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has a culture of aspiration and continual improvement based on the very highest expectations for all. The school and governing body work together strategically to ensure their vision is realised in every aspect of their work. The dedicated staff collectively share leaders' commitment to excellence. Staff are exceptionally well trained and their enthusiasm for learning is infectious.
The school has built an extremely rich and ambitious curriculum. Subject leadership is strong, and the curriculum is well established. Subject content is ordered in a way that enables pupils to recall and build on previous knowledge. Assessment is used judiciously to track pupils' progress. Pupils' individual needs are identified swiftly, and highly effective support is put into place to ensure every moment of learning is maximised.
From Ofsted's June 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its June 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
23.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 84% to 89% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 72% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 78% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
32.0
Avg class size
32.0
KS2
7
Total classes
7 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Brushwood Junior School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Brushwood Junior School.
- Busy Living @ BrushwoodAt the school · Not yet graded
- Kumon Study Centre Chesham820m away · Not yet graded
- Let's Play @ Chesham Leisure Centre950m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Brushwood Junior School is a foundation school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Buckinghamshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Brushwood Junior School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Brushwood Junior School is in Buckinghamshire; for families living there:
- Buckinghamshire's school travel policy: Home to School Transport Policy (0 to 25 Year Olds)
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Buckinghamshire is 4 (the median across 274 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Brushwood Junior School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Full
256 pupils
256 places
No spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Chesham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Chesham
Across Buckinghamshire council
Places available
6,722
Applications
5,630
Got 1st preference
91.6%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Buckinghamshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
46
SEN Support
13
EHC Plans
23.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
257
Total Pupils
127
Boys
130
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
17
Teachers
15.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,329
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,586
Per pupil
£1570k
Total funding
£80k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.5%
Overall absence
8.1%
Persistent absence
259
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Brushwood Junior School
Questions parents ask about Brushwood Junior School
What are SATs results like at Brushwood Junior School?
Of the pupils at Brushwood Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 89% reached the expected standard in reading and 72% did so in maths.
What is Brushwood Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Brushwood Junior School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024.
How close to Brushwood Junior School do you need to live?
Buckinghamshire publishes how far the last offered place was, in miles: 0.793 for 2019 entry, then 0.785 for 2020 entry. The cut-off has held fairly steady over that period. These are the authority's own figures, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications each year.
Is it hard to get a place at Brushwood Junior School?
Brushwood Junior School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Brushwood Junior School?
Classes at Brushwood Junior School average 32 pupils (2025/26). 7 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Brushwood Junior School?
Brushwood Junior School has around 257 pupils on roll. 24% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Brushwood Junior School?
4.5% of sessions were missed at Brushwood Junior School in 2024/25. 8.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Brushwood Junior School?
Apply through Buckinghamshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Brushwood Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Brushwood Junior School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Busy Living @ Brushwood (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Brushwood Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Buckinghamshire is 4 (the median across 274 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Brushwood Junior School?
Brushwood Junior School is at Brushwood Road, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 3DW.
Sources: Buckinghamshire admissions booklets; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)