The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 41% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
41%
-21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 194
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 22.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mr Christopher Payne (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Hill Common, Bennetts End, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 8JH
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Chambersbury Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Chambersbury Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chambersbury Primary School?
Chambersbury Primary School currently has 194 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chambersbury Primary School take?
Chambersbury Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Chambersbury Primary School?
Chambersbury Primary School is in Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8JH, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chambersbury Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Chambersbury Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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