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Thomas Harding Junior School

Goodgraded 10/11/2021Ages 7–11229 pupilsDoes not apply
Chesham, HP5 1LR
Buckinghamshire

Thomas Harding Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Chesham, within the Buckinghamshire local authority. The school has around 229 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 10/11/2021, Thomas Harding Junior School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Chesham can view Thomas Harding Junior School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Chesham (HP5 1LR), Thomas Harding Junior School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.7%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence21.3%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher18.7England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS92%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals28.6%England avg 24.0%
English not first language26.1%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-49%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-4%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

Nearby schools in Chesham
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 miChiltern Hills AcademyGood · 0.6 miElmtree Infant and Nursery SchoolGood · 0.8 miThe Beacon School0.9 miNewtown School0.9 miWaterside Primary Academy0.7 mi
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