The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
2% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 126
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 1.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Head
- Mrs Tracey Bratley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Palmers Lane, Chrishall, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 8QE
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas CofE (Aided) Primary School and Pre-School's Ofsted rating?
Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas CofE (Aided) Primary School and Pre-School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas CofE (Aided) Primary School and Pre-School?
Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas CofE (Aided) Primary School and Pre-School currently has 126 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas CofE (Aided) Primary School and Pre-School take?
Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas CofE (Aided) Primary School and Pre-School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas CofE (Aided) Primary School and Pre-School?
Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas CofE (Aided) Primary School and Pre-School is in Royston, SG8 8QE, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas CofE (Aided) Primary School and Pre-School have a sixth form?
No, Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas CofE (Aided) Primary School and Pre-School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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