Chambersbury Primary School is a primary school in Hemel Hempstead, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a foundation 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.
Chambersbury Primary School currently has around 194 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% girls. Around 22.6% 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.
Overall absence at the school is 7.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (64.9%).
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.
| Address: | Hill Common, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8JH |
| Website: | http://www.chambersbury.herts.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01442256435 |
| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Christopher Payne |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 117214 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/11/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 194 |
| Number of Boys: | 97 |
| Number of Girls: | 97 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 25% | 8.2% |
| White British | 64.90% | 126 |
| Pakistani | 9.30% | 18 |
| Other White | 6.70% | 13 |
| Other Mixed | 3.60% | 7 |
| African | 3.10% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 2.10% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.50% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.50% | 3 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.50% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 1.50% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 1.00% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
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.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Lane Nursery School Heath Lane , HP1 1TT | 3out of 4 | 2,876 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambersbury Primary School Hill Common , Bennetts End HP3 8JH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hobbs Hill Wood Junior School Peascroft Road , HP3 8ER | - not rated | 603 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hobbs Hill Wood Infants' School Peascroft Road , HP3 8ER | - not rated | 603 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hobbs Hill Wood Primary School Peascroft Road , HP3 8ER | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Belswains Junior School Barnfield , HP3 9QJ | - not rated | 716 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longdean School Rumballs Rd , HP3 8JB | 3out of 4 | 401 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longdean School Rumballs Road , Bennetts End HP3 8JB | - not rated | 401 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mountbatten School St Albans Road , HP2 4JR | - not rated | 1,686 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Adeyfield Academy Longlands , HP2 4DE | 3out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Adeyfield School Longlands , HP2 4DE | - not rated | 1,785 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodfield School Malmes Croft , Leverstock Green HP3 8RL | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbot's Hill School Bunkers Lane , HP3 8RP | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dacorum Education Support Centre 30 Tenzing Road , HP2 4HS | 4out of 4 | 1,902 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.