Ivingswood Academy, Chesham

In its own words: "'Develop confident, successful children with a natural love of learning, through an aspirational and inspirational curriculum where everybody is valued.' Ivingswood Academy is a warm and friendly community school which celebrate the diverse range of beliefs and cultures of pupils and their families. Located on the outskirts of Chesham, we enjoy stunning views of The Chesham Vale."

The school runs after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Friday 6 November 2026 at 9.15am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 66% of Year 6 pupils at Ivingswood Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 63% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 77% in Buckinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 34% in reading and 31% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 14 families put Ivingswood Academy as their first choice and 21 named it as one of their preferences, for 17 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ivingswood Academy are Newtown School (0.6 miles, Good); Elmtree Infant and Nursery School (0.6 miles); Brushwood Junior School (0.9 miles, Outstanding, 89% reading, 72% maths); and Thomas Harding Junior School (1.4 miles, Good, 88% reading, 88% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Ivingswood Academy.

Ivingswood Academy is one of 4 schools run by Kings Education Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 53% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

11 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Ivingswood Academy (as of September 2025): 91% would recommend the school, 91% say their child is happy there and 67% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school supports their child's wider development (91%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (67%).

46.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 37.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (38%), Asian (34%) and Mixed (9%).

In 2026, 42 pupils (28.2%) received SEN support and 8 (5.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Ivingswood Academy had 10 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest Underground station is Chesham Underground Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Greenway (westbound), 50 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 91 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Buckinghamshire (44), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Ivingswood Academy issued 28 suspensions, 17.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Ivingswood Academy are Chiltern Hills Academy (0.9 miles) and Chesham Grammar School (1 mile).