Chigwell Row Infant School is a primary school in Chigwell, serving pupils aged 5 to 7. 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.
Chigwell Row Infant School currently has around 38 pupils on roll, which is about 49% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.6% boys and 47.4% girls. Around 34.2% 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 31%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 39.5%. other white pupils make up about 13.2%
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: | Lambourne Road, Chigwell, IG7 6EZ |
| Website: | http://chigwell.efspt.org |
| Telephone: | 02085003355 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Essex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lisa Anstey |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 145993 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 78 |
| Number of Pupils: | 38 |
| Number of Boys: | 20 |
| Number of Girls: | 18 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 31% | 8.2% |
| White British | 39.50% | 15 |
| Other White | 13.20% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 7.90% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 7.90% | 3 |
| Indian | 7.90% | 3 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 7.90% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 5.30% | 2 |
| Irish | 2.60% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 2.60% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 2.60% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 2.60% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chigwell Row Infant School Lambourne Road , IG7 6EZ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chigwell Row Infant School Lambourne Road , IG7 6EZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coppice Primary School Coppice Primary School, Manford Way , IG7 4AL | 3out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manford Primary School Manford Way , IG7 4BX | 3out of 4 | 2,236 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Bramston Primary School Newcastle Avenue , New North Road IG6 3EE | 3out of 4 | 2,329 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hainault Forest High School Harbourer Road , Hainault IG6 3TN | - not rated | 1,738 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Academy Harbourer Road , Hainault IG6 3TN | 3out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Lodge School Lodge Lane , RM5 2LD | - not rated | 3,233 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High View School Lambourne Road , IG7 6HX | - not rated | 1,742 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Wells Park School School Lane , Lambourne Road IG7 6NN | - not rated | 1,773 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wells Park School School Lane , Lambourne Road IG7 6NN | 4out of 4 | 1,773 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Early Years Assessment Service and Centre Co Manford Primary School Manford Way , IG7 4BX | - not rated | 2,236 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Beis Shammai Grammar School High Road , IG7 6DW | - not rated | 2,780 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.