The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding 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
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 241
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Rajneet Khindey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Addiscombe Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0WN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChater Infant School
Primary · 357m away
Watford Grammar School for Girls
Secondary · 400m away
Nisai Virtual Academy Ltd
Special school · Grammar · 640m away
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 660m away
Watford Grammar School for Boys
Secondary · 797m away
Central Primary School
Primary · 799m away
Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)
Primary · 801m away
Lanchester Primary School
Primary · 816m away
Questions parents ask
What is Chater Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Chater Junior School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chater Junior School?
Chater Junior School currently has 241 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chater Junior School take?
Chater Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Chater Junior School?
Chater Junior School is in Watford, WD18 0WN, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chater Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Chater Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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