Chalkhill Primary School, based in Wembley, provides primary education, 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.

Chalkhill Primary School currently has around 447 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.5% boys and 48.5% girls. Around 31.7% 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 6.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22.7%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 24.6%. other (any other ethnic group) pupils make up about 22.6% , followed by african at 17.9%

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: Barnhill Road, Wembley, HA9 9YP
Website: https://www.chalkhillprimaryschool.uk/
Telephone: 02089044508
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Brent
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Rayno Cloete
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 101526

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 28/02/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 472
Number of Pupils: 447
Number of Boys: 230
Number of Girls: 217

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 22.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other White24.60%110
Other (any other ethnic group)22.60%101
African17.90%80
Other Mixed13.20%59
Indian5.40%24
Caribbean3.60%16
Pakistani3.10%14
Other Asian3.10%14
Other Black2.70%12
Bangladeshi1.10%5
White British1.10%5
White and Asian0.40%2
White and Black African0.40%2
Unclassified0.40%2
White and Black Caribbean0.20%1
Irish0.00%0
Chinese0.00%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 (0.0)
Writing: Below Average (-1.6)
Maths: Average (0.7)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
65%
Town average
65%
Local authority average
63%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
5%
Town average
10%
Local authority average
10%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
105.3
Local authority average
105.1
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
106.0
Town average
106.5
Local authority average
106.0
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Fawood Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre
35 Fawood Avenue , NW10 8DX
3out of 4 2,338 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Curzon Nursery School & Family Wellbeing Centre
Curzon Crescent , NW10 9SD
3out of 4 2,520 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School
Quainton Street , NW10 0BG
- not rated 644 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Margaret Clitherow RC Primary School
Quainton Street , NW10 0BG
3out of 4 644 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Oakington Manor Primary School
Oakington Manor Drive , HA9 6NF
- not rated 1,196 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Oakington Manor Primary School
Oakington Manor Drive , HA9 6NF
3out of 4 1,196 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Wykeham Primary School
Aboyne Road , NW10 0EX
- not rated 1,202 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Michaela Community School
North End Road , Wembley HA9 0UU
4out of 4 633 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Neasden High School
Quainton Street , NW10 0BG
- not rated 735 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Copland Community School
Cecil Avenue , HA9 7DU
- not rated 1,935 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Ark Elvin Academy
Cecil Avenue , Wembley HA9 7DU
4out of 4 1,935 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Sladebrook High School
Brentfield Road , NW10 8HE
- not rated 1,965 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Preston Manor School
Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA
- not rated 1,470 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The College of North West London
Willesden Centre , Dudden Hill Lane NW10 2XD
- not rated 2,433 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark Academy
Forty Avenue , HA9 9JR
4out of 4 837 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Preston Manor School
Carlton Avenue East , HA9 8NA
3out of 4 1,470 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lycee International de Londres
Old Brent Hall , 54 Forty Lane HA9 9LY
- not rated 544 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Gower House School
5 Blackbird Hill , Kingsbury NW9 8RR
- not rated 646 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Poplar Grove School
Poplar Grove , Wembley HA9 9DB
- not rated 650 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Nicholas School
22 Salmon Street , Kingsbury NW9 8PN
- not rated 755 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
St Christopher's Prep School
71 Wembley Park Drive , HA9 8HE
- not rated 1,154 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.