The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
13% 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 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 186
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 10.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Headteacher Charlotte Furia (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Mandir Lane, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 6ED
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChigwell School
Independent · Very close
Wells Park School
Academy · 1.7km away
The Anderson School
Independent · 1.9km away
Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 1.9km away
Manford Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Early Years Assessment Service and Centre Co Manford Primary School
Miscellaneous · 2.1km away
White Bridge Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
West Hatch High School
Secondary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Chigwell Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Chigwell Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chigwell Primary Academy?
Chigwell Primary Academy currently has 186 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chigwell Primary Academy take?
Chigwell Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Chigwell Primary Academy?
Chigwell Primary Academy is in Chigwell, IG7 6ED, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chigwell Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Chigwell Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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