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Chesham Preparatory School
Independent school · Buckinghamshire
| Address | Two Dells Lane, Orchard Leigh, Chesham, HP5 3QF |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3–11 |
| Pupils | 375 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 01494782619 |
| Website | https://www.cheshamprep.co.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Wed 21 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Wed 2 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Tue 5 Jan 2027, Mon 19 Apr 2027, Tue 20 Apr 2027
INSET = staff training days. Half terms given as holiday dates; periods end the last weekday before and restart the first weekday after. Autumn term ends lunchtime Fri 11 Dec. Summer term ends afternoon of Thu 8 Jul for Nursery-Year 2 and lunchtime Fri 9 Jul for the rest of the school. Bank holiday Mon 3 May.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Mon 6 Sep 2027 | Fri 22 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 8 Nov 2027 | Thu 16 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Mon 10 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Thu 30 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Mon 24 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Fri 14 Jul 2028 |
INSET days: Thu 2 Sep 2027, Fri 3 Sep 2027, Fri 7 Jan 2028, Fri 31 Mar 2028
Dates published in advance and subject to change. Half terms given as holiday dates (Mon 25 Oct-Fri 5 Nov, Mon 14-Fri 18 Feb, Mon 29 May-Fri 2 Jun); periods end the last weekday before and restart the first weekday after. Summer term ends afternoon of Thu 13 Jul for Nursery-Year 2 and lunchtime Fri 14 Jul for the rest. Bank holiday Mon 1 May.
Fees
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Reception | £4,790.00 |
| Years 1 & 2 | £5,994.00 |
| Year 3 | £7,110.00 |
| Year 4 | £7,284.00 |
| Years 5 & 6 | £7,536.00 |
| Nursery (full time, if no funding) | £4,000.00 |
| Nursery (per day, if no funding) | £800.00 |
| Nursery (per 3 hour block, if no funding) | £475.00 |
Fees stated 'inclusive of VAT where applicable'; academic year not shown in the text excerpt. Fees include supervision 8am-4pm, lunches, snacks, workshops and staff-run clubs. Nursery lunch £300 per term; school bus £415 per term or £6.20 per trip.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Nursery, Reception, Year 3
Visit at an Open Morning, Stay and Play or individual tour, register online, then attend a Taster/Assessment Day: a 1.5 hour play session for Nursery and Reception, a class day for Years 1-2, a Year 3 Assessment Day (maths, reading comprehension, writing), or a day with an online CAT test for Senior School. A reference is requested.
- Play-based session (Nursery, Reception)
- Year 3 Assessment Day (maths reasoning and arithmetic, reading comprehension, writing)
- Online CAT test (Senior School entry)
- Current school/nursery reference
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Little Chalfont, Amersham and Chesham | Little Chalfont, Amersham, Chesham | |
| Tring and Berkhamsted | Tring, Berkhamsted | |
| Wendover and Cholesbury | Wendover, Cholesbury | |
| Little Kingshill, Prestwood, Great Missenden and Chartridge | Little Kingshill, Prestwood, Great Missenden, Chartridge |
Cost: Full week £415 (per term, pro-rated if fewer than 10 journeys); ad-hoc £6.20 (per trip)
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.