Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy is a primary school in Amersham, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a none religious character.

Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy currently has around 145 pupils on roll, which is about 69% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 44.8% boys and 55.2% girls. Around 32.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 3.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.6%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 38.6%. indian pupils make up about 33.8%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Bell Lane, Amersham, HP6 6PF
Website: https://chalfontvalleyacademy.e-act.org.uk/
Telephone: 01494764521
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Buckinghamshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Mark Sykes
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 138583

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 02/10/2019

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 145
Number of Boys: 65
Number of Girls: 80

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 3.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 9.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British38.60%56
Indian33.80%49
Other White7.60%11
Other Asian4.80%7
White and Asian3.40%5
Other Mixed2.80%4
Other (any other ethnic group)2.80%4
Chinese2.10%3
Pakistani1.40%2
White and Black African1.40%2
Gypsy/Roma0.70%1
White and Black Caribbean0.70%1
African0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (0.6)
Writing: Well Above Average (2.9)
Maths: Average (1.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
80%
Town average
78%
Local authority average
69%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
35%
Town average
27%
Local authority average
16%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
108.0
Town average
109.6
Local authority average
108.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
109.0
Town average
109.2
Local authority average
107.0
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Henry Allen Nursery School
Mitchell Walk , HP6 6NW
4out of 4 1,629 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bell Lane Combined School
Bell Lane , Little Chalfont HP6 6PF
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy
Bell Lane , Little Chalfont HP6 6PF
3out of 4 0 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
St George's Church of England Infant School
White Lion Road , HP7 9HX
3out of 4 1,387 yd Voluntary controlled school - Mixed More About School
Little Chalfont Primary School
Oakington Avenue , Little Chalfont HP6 6SX
- not rated 1,501 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Little Chalfont Primary School
Oakington Avenue , Little Chalfont HP6 6SX
- not rated 1,501 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dr Challoner's High School
Cokes Lane , Little Chalfont HP7 9QB
4out of 4 711 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Dr Challoner's High School
Cokes Lane , Little Chalfont HP7 9QB
- not rated 711 yd Voluntary controlled school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Raans Secondary School
Quill Hall Lane , HP6 6LX
- not rated 1,102 yd Community school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Amersham School
Stanley Hill , HP7 9HH
- not rated 1,725 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Amersham School
Stanley Hill , HP7 9HH
3out of 4 1,725 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Amersham and Wycombe College
Stanley Hill , HP7 9HN
- not rated 1,346 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stony Dean School
Orchard End Avenue , Pineapple Road HP7 9JW
4out of 4 1,152 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Oaks Pupil Referral Unit
Elangeni School , Woodside Avenue HP6 6EG
- not rated 2,176 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Home Tuition Service
Council Offices , King George V Road HP6 5BY
- not rated 2,328 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Heatherton School
10 Copperkins Lane , HP6 5QB
- not rated 3,206 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.