Chenies School, based in Rickmansworth, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.

Chenies School currently has around 49 pupils on roll, which is about 47% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 59.2% boys and 40.8% girls. Around 10.2% 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 5.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.5%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (57.1%). indian pupils make up about 18.4% , followed by other white at 14.3%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Chenies, Rickmansworth, WD3 6ER
Website: http://www.chenies.bucks.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01923282546
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Buckinghamshire
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Rebecca Sutherland
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 150088

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 13/12/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 105
Number of Pupils: 49
Number of Boys: 29
Number of Girls: 20

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 19.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British57.10%28
Indian18.40%9
Other White14.30%7
Unclassified6.10%3
Other Asian2.00%1
White and Asian2.00%1
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
African0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Other Mixed0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Chenies School
Chenies , WD3 6ER
2out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Chenies School
Chenies , WD3 6ER
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Little Chalfont Primary School
Oakington Avenue , Little Chalfont HP6 6SX
- not rated 1,832 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Little Chalfont Primary School
Oakington Avenue , Little Chalfont HP6 6SX
- not rated 1,832 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
The Russell School
Brushwood Drive , Chorleywood WD3 5RR
- not rated 2,354 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Clement Danes School
Chenies Road , Chorleywood WD3 6EW
4out of 4 1,865 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Clement Danes School
Chenies Road , Chorleywood WD3 6EW
- not rated 1,865 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Dr Challoner's High School
Cokes Lane , Little Chalfont HP7 9QB
4out of 4 2,997 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Dr Challoner's High School
Cokes Lane , Little Chalfont HP7 9QB
- not rated 2,997 yd Voluntary controlled school Not Applicable Girls More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.