Thomas Harding Junior School, Chesham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a warm, welcoming school where all children - including those needing extra support - feel truly included and valued. Pupils achieve well in their learning and develop strong wellbeing through caring staff who know them personally. The school balances academic success with building pupils' confidence, independence and respect for others through a rich range of activities and experiences.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on inclusion with early identification of additional needs and tailored support for all pupils
- Well-designed, ambitious curriculum that helps pupils build knowledge step by step
- Excellent wellbeing support that removes barriers and helps pupils engage fully in school life
- Effective leadership that values staff wellbeing and manages change well
- High-quality trips and visits that enrich learning and build pupil confidence
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers need to check more precisely that pupils understand their learning to address gaps and misconceptions faster
- Handwriting and letter formation needs further development so all pupils write neatly and fluently
- Some written work is not as accurate or fluent as it could be
- Attendance support has improved but continued work is needed to ensure all pupils benefit
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Crochet club, trips to local woods, residential trips, wide range of pupil-led clubs
Thomas Harding Junior School is a caring and inclusive school where pupils achieve well and feel safe. Leaders place pupils' wellbeing at the centre of their work and have created an ambitious curriculum that prepares pupils for secondary school.
At a Glance
28.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 68% to 88%. Maths has improved from 74% to 88%. Writing has improved from 63% to 83%.
Class Sizes
28.6
Avg class size
28.6
KS2
8
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
238 pupils
240 capacity
2 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Chesham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Chesham
Admissions Demand - Buckinghamshire
Places available
6,847
Applications
5,934
Got 1st preference
89.9%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Primary admissions across Buckinghamshire (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.57963%
Overall absence
18.06723%
Persistent absence
238
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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