Chase Lane Primary School, based in London, 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.

Chase Lane Primary School currently has around 676 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.3% boys and 49.7% girls. Around 22.4% 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 4.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 7.1%.

The school has a diverse intake, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 41.1%. pakistani pupils make up about 10.8% , followed by white british at 10.4%

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: York Road, London, E4 8LA
Website: www.chaselaneprimary.waltham.sch.uk
Telephone: 02085296827
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Waltham Forest
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Colin Jeffery
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 103032

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 16/07/2013

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 678
Number of Pupils: 676
Number of Boys: 340
Number of Girls: 336

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 7.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other White41.10%278
Pakistani10.80%73
White British10.40%70
Other Mixed9.30%63
Other (any other ethnic group)5.90%40
African3.60%24
Caribbean3.30%22
White and Asian3.30%22
Indian2.80%19
White and Black Caribbean2.80%19
Other Asian2.10%14
Bangladeshi1.30%9
White and Black African1.20%8
Unclassified1.20%8
Other Black0.60%4
Irish0.10%1
Chinese0.10%1
Gypsy/Roma0.10%1
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 (0.8)
Writing: Average (-0.2)
Maths: Above Average (1.8)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
73%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
75%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
8%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
16%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
107.1
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
106.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
106.2
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
College Gardens Nursery
82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ
- not rated 1,407 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Chase Lane Primary School
York Road , Chingford E4 8LA
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Chase Lane Junior School
York Road , Chingford E4 8LA
- not rated 129 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Salisbury Manor Primary School
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Salisbury Manor Primary School
4 Burnside Avenue , E4 8YJ
3out of 4 884 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Chingford Hall Primary School
4 Burnside Avenue , Chingford E4 8YJ
- not rated 884 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rush Croft Sports College
Rushcroft Road , Chingford E4 8SG
- not rated 1,584 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
South Chingford Foundation School
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3out of 4 1,584 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The McEntee School
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- not rated 1,836 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Walthamstow Academy
Billet Road , Walthamstow E17 5DP
3out of 4 1,949 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Chingford Foundation School
Nevin Drive , Chingford E4 7LT
3out of 4 2,157 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sir George Monoux College
Chingford Road , Walthamstow E17 5AA
- not rated 2,548 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Waltham Forest College
Forest Road , Walthamstow E17 4JB
- not rated 3,121 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Key Stage 3 Short Stay School/ AP
Burnside Avenue , E4 8YJ
- not rated 835 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable More About School
Burnside Secondary PRU
Burnside Avenue , 2 Burnside Avenue E4 8YJ
3out of 4 835 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Chingford House School
22 Marlborough Road , E4 9AL
- not rated 1,223 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Lime Academy Hornbeam
Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT
3out of 4 1,944 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
William Morris School
Folly Lane , Walthamstow E17 5NT
- not rated 1,944 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.