Little Chalfont Primary School, based in Amersham, 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.

Little Chalfont Primary School currently has around 240 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.2% boys and 50.8% girls. Around 2.2% 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 3.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 3.6%.

School Information

Address: Oakington Avenue, Amersham, HP6 6SX
Website:
Telephone:
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Buckinghamshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Robert Hacking
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 110271

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 244
Number of Pupils: 240
Number of Boys: 118
Number of Girls: 122

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 3.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 3.6% 8.2%

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: Above Average (2.9)
Writing: Well Above Average (3.5)
Maths: Well Above Average (5.2)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
78%
Town average
78%
Local authority average
69%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
28%
Town average
27%
Local authority average
16%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
110.0
Town average
109.6
Local authority average
108.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
111.0
Town average
109.2
Local authority average
107.0
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Henry Allen Nursery School
Mitchell Walk , HP6 6NW
4out of 4 3,124 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Little Chalfont Primary School
Oakington Avenue , Little Chalfont HP6 6SX
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Little Chalfont Primary School
Oakington Avenue , Little Chalfont HP6 6SX
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Bell Lane Combined School
Bell Lane , Little Chalfont HP6 6PF
- not rated 1,501 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy
Bell Lane , Little Chalfont HP6 6PF
3out of 4 1,501 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Chenies School
Chenies , WD3 6ER
2out of 4 1,832 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dr Challoner's High School
Cokes Lane , Little Chalfont HP7 9QB
4out of 4 1,194 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Dr Challoner's High School
Cokes Lane , Little Chalfont HP7 9QB
- not rated 1,194 yd Voluntary controlled school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Raans Secondary School
Quill Hall Lane , HP6 6LX
- not rated 2,592 yd Community school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Amersham School
Stanley Hill , HP7 9HH
- not rated 3,002 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Amersham School
Stanley Hill , HP7 9HH
3out of 4 3,002 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Amersham and Wycombe College
Stanley Hill , HP7 9HN
- not rated 2,663 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stony Dean School
Orchard End Avenue , Pineapple Road HP7 9JW
4out of 4 2,516 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.