The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 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
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 311
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 25.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Laura Piazza
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Cheshunt Wash, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 0LU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHaileybury Turnford
Secondary · 420m away
Brookland Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 605m away
Brookland Junior School
Primary · 605m away
Burleigh Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Arlesdene Nursery School and Pre-School
Nursery · 1.5km away
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Oakview Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Downfield Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Churchfield Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
Churchfield Church of England Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Churchfield Church of England Academy?
Churchfield Church of England Academy currently has 311 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Churchfield Church of England Academy take?
Churchfield Church of England Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Churchfield Church of England Academy?
Churchfield Church of England Academy is in Waltham Cross, EN8 0LU, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Churchfield Church of England Academy have a sixth form?
No, Churchfield Church of England Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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