The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 216
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 20.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnet
- Head
- Mrs Jennifer Gaffney (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Chalgrove Gardens, Finchley, London, N3 3PL
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Chalgrove Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Chalgrove Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chalgrove Primary School?
Chalgrove Primary School currently has 216 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chalgrove Primary School take?
Chalgrove Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Chalgrove Primary School?
Chalgrove Primary School is in London, N3 3PL, in the Barnet local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chalgrove Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Chalgrove Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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