Chalgrove Primary School is a primary school in London, serving pupils aged 4 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.

Chalgrove Primary School currently has around 216 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.1% boys and 51.9% girls. Around 20.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.8%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 14 pupils.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 26.9%. white british pupils make up about 16.7% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 13.9%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Chalgrove Gardens, London, N3 3PL
Website: www.chalgroveprimary.org.uk
Telephone: 02083491798
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Barnet
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Jennifer Gaffney
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 101309

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 25/05/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 224
Number of Pupils: 216
Number of Boys: 104
Number of Girls: 112

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 11.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other White26.90%58
White British16.70%36
Other (any other ethnic group)13.90%30
African11.10%24
Other Mixed8.30%18
Other Asian5.10%11
Unclassified5.10%11
Indian2.80%6
Chinese2.30%5
White and Asian2.30%5
Pakistani1.90%4
White and Black Caribbean1.40%3
Caribbean0.90%2
Other Black0.90%2
Bangladeshi0.50%1
White and Black African0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%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 (0.4)
Writing: Above Average (2.5)
Maths: Well Above Average (3.3)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
69%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
71%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
3%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
14%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
104.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
107.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
107.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
107.2
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Moss Hall Nursery School
189 Nether Street , Finchley N3 1NR
4out of 4 2,752 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Chalgrove Primary School
Chalgrove Gardens , Finchley N3 3PL
4out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Nancy Reuben Primary School
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- not rated 881 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Saracens Bell Lane
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Bell Lane Primary School
Bell Lane , Hendon NW4 2AS
- not rated 886 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Independent Jewish Day School
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- not rated 961 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hasmonean High School
Holders Hill Road , Hendon NW4 1NA
- not rated 817 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hasmonean High School for Boys
Holders Hill Road , Hendon NW4 1NA
3out of 4 817 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
Hendon School
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3out of 4 1,119 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hendon School
Golders Rise , Hendon NW4 2HP
- not rated 1,119 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Mary's CofE High School
Downage , Hendon NW4 1AB
- not rated 1,266 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hendon College
Corner Mead , Grahame Park Way NW9 5RA
- not rated 2,989 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary's and St John's CofE School
Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR
3out of 4 1,469 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Mary's and St John's CofE School
Bennett House , Sunningfields Road NW4 4QR
- not rated 1,469 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hendon Preparatory School
20 Tenterden Grove , Hendon NW4 1TD
- not rated 795 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Nancy Reuben Primary School
48 Finchley Lane , Hendon NW4 1DJ
- not rated 881 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Kisharon School
54 Parson Street , NW4 1TP
3out of 4 903 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
Kisharon College
54 Parson Street , Hendon NW4 1TP
- not rated 994 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Finchley and Acton Yochien School
6 Hendon Avenue , Finchley N3 1UE
- not rated 996 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.