The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 676
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Waltham Forest
- Head
- Mr Colin Jeffery (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
York Road, Chingford, London, E4 8LA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBurnside Secondary PRU
Pupil referral unit · 765m away
Salisbury Manor Primary School
Primary · 810m away
South Chingford Foundation School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Rush Croft Sports College
Secondary · 1.5km away
Selwyn Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Walthamstow Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
William Morris School
Special school · 1.8km away
Lime Academy Hornbeam
Academy · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Chase Lane Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Chase Lane Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chase Lane Primary School?
Chase Lane Primary School currently has 676 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chase Lane Primary School take?
Chase Lane Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Chase Lane Primary School?
Chase Lane Primary School is in London, E4 8LA, in the Waltham Forest local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chase Lane Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Chase Lane Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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