The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
33%
+25.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 224
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Tracy Whitehill (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Stag Lane, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 5HR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Russell School
Primary · 990m away
The Reach Free School
Secondary · 2.0km away
St Clement Danes School
Secondary · 2.0km away
Arnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant School
Primary · 2.0km away
Shepherd Primary
Primary · 2.2km away
St John Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Little Chalfont Primary School
Primary · 3.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Chorleywood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Chorleywood Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chorleywood Primary School?
Chorleywood Primary School currently has 224 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chorleywood Primary School take?
Chorleywood Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Chorleywood Primary School?
Chorleywood Primary School is in Rickmansworth, WD3 5HR, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chorleywood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Chorleywood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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