Chesham Preparatory School, Chesham
Chesham Preparatory School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Chesham. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in July 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Chesham Preparatory School in detail
Chesham Preparatory School in its own words
In its own words: "Chesham Prep is a thriving and happy co-educational school - where children blossom and achieve outstanding results in a dynamic, nurturing learning environment. Dedicated to giving every child the opportunity to succeed, the school has an enviable local reputation for the academic results it achieves in its unique semi-rural location."
From the headteacher's welcome: "It's a real pleasure to welcome you to Chesham Prep, a school with a proud heritage, a strong sense of belonging, and a bright, exciting future. Since we first opened our doors in 1938, Chesham Prep has been a family-centred school at the heart of the local community."
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Friday 19 March 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
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Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Chesham Preparatory School are Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep School (1.7 miles); Berkhamsted School (2.7 miles); Egerton-Rothesay School (2.8 miles); and The Beacon School (2.8 miles, selective).
Berkhamsted Prep and Pre-Prep SchoolBerkhamsted SchoolEgerton-Rothesay SchoolThe Beacon School
Who goes there
In 2026, 21 pupils (5.6%) received SEN support and 2 (0.5%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest Underground station is Chesham Underground Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 10 crimes within a mile of the school, most often other theft, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Buckinghamshire (44).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Non-Routine Inspection
7 July 2025
Routine Inspection
3 December 2024
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
28 September 2021
Regulatory Compliance
30 January 2019
Integrated
19 January 2016
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£14,370 to £22,608
depending on year group
| Reception | £14,370 a year |
| Years 1 & 2 | £17,982 a year |
| Year 3 | £21,330 a year |
| Year 4 | £21,852 a year |
| Years 5 & 6 | £22,608 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby schools
Latest from Chesham Preparatory School
Visit Us
29 Sep 2026
Stay & Play
29 Sep 2026
Open Mornings
28 Sep 2026
Policies
22 Sep 2026
Job Vacancies
21 Sep 2026
Staff
17 Sep 2026
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Social & online
Keep up with Chesham Preparatory School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- 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, 1 serious and 3 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
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
375 pupils
410 places
35 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Chesham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Chesham
Across Buckinghamshire council
Places available
6,847
Applications
6,535
Got 1st preference
76.7%
Got preferred school
93.9%
All secondary applications across Buckinghamshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
21
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
6.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
375
Total Pupils
196
Boys
179
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Chesham Preparatory School
Questions parents ask about Chesham Preparatory School
When was Chesham Preparatory School last inspected?
Chesham Preparatory School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in July 2025.
How many pupils go to Chesham Preparatory School?
Chesham Preparatory School has around 375 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Chesham Preparatory School?
Chesham Preparatory School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Chesham Preparatory 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, 1 serious and 3 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 Chesham Preparatory School?
Chesham Preparatory School is at Two Dells Lane, Orchard Leigh, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 3QF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)