The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 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 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 311
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 15.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Head
- Mrs Hayley Mulhall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Manor Lane, Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, TW16 5ED
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBeauclerc Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 535m away
St Ignatius Catholic Primary School
Primary · 866m away
Maypole School
Independent · 952m away
Hawkedale Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Sunbury Manor School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Springfield Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
The Bishop Wand Church of England School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Heathside Walton-on-Thames
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Chennestone Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Chennestone Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chennestone Primary School?
Chennestone Primary School currently has 311 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chennestone Primary School take?
Chennestone Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Chennestone Primary School?
Chennestone Primary School is in Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16 5ED, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chennestone Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Chennestone Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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