Waterside Combined School is a primary school in Chesham, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Waterside Combined School currently has around 168 pupils on roll, which is about 75% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.4% boys and 53.6% girls. Around 26.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Black Horse Avenue, Chesham, HP5 1QU |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Buckinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Afsheen Nawaz |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 110337 |
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 225 |
| Number of Pupils: | 168 |
| Number of Boys: | 78 |
| Number of Girls: | 90 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Allen Nursery School Mitchell Walk , HP6 6NW | 4out of 4 | 2,443 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterside Primary Academy Blackhorse Avenue , Waterside, Chesham HP5 1QU | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Combined School Black Horse Avenue , HP5 1QU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Waterside Primary Academy Black Horse Avenue , HP5 1QU | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesham Bois Church of England Combined School 128 Bois Lane , Chesham Bois HP6 6DE | - not rated | 823 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesham Bois Church of England School 128 Bois Lane , Chesham Bois HP6 6DE | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesham Grammar School Whitehill , HP5 1BA | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesham Grammar School White Hill , HP5 1BA | - not rated | 1,598 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesham Park Community College Chartridge Lane , HP5 2RG | - not rated | 2,330 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiltern Hills Academy Chartridge Lane , HP5 2RG | 3out of 4 | 2,330 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dr Challoner's Grammar School Chesham Road , HP6 5HA | - not rated | 2,461 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilbec Centre for Secondary Pupils With Ebd Waterside , HP5 1QD | - not rated | 356 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon School Amersham Road , Chesham Bois HP6 5PF | - not rated | 1,450 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| The Oaks Pupil Referral Unit Elangeni School , Woodside Avenue HP6 6EG | - not rated | 1,585 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heatherton School 10 Copperkins Lane , HP6 5QB | - not rated | 1,900 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Heritage House School Cameron Road , HP5 3BP | 3out of 4 | 2,022 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.