Chalfont St Giles Junior School
Chalfont St Giles, HP8 4JW · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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26th of 142 primary schools in Buckinghamshire we can score, 182 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.2/10 against 4,203 of them, against 6.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chalfont St Giles Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in June 2025. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.2 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in tag rugby, netball, gymnastics, badminton, circuits, football, basketball, dance, cricket, high 5 netball, athletics, and swimming.
Getting in
The published school roll is 233 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What does the daily timetable look like for a child in Year 6?
What Ofsted said about Chalfont St Giles Junior School
Overview
Chalfont St Giles Junior School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection, which judged it outstanding for overall effectiveness. The school is described as “highly welcoming and nurturing,” with a strong sense of community and high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils are safe, polite, and benefit from “high-quality pastoral care,” with bullying instances being rare.
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and well-designed, allowing pupils to make good progress and achieve in line with national outcomes.
- There is a “strong culture of reading,” with pupils reading ambitious texts and receiving timely support to become fluent.
- The school offers a “strong offering of enrichment activities,” including workshops, residential visits, and leadership roles.
- Staff are “dedicated” and feel supported by leaders who are “evaluative and ambitious for further improvement.”
Areas to improve
- The revised curriculum is not yet “fully embedded and delivered consistently,” leading to gaps in some pupils’ learning and variability in work quality.
- Expectations for writing quality vary across subjects, meaning some pupils do not achieve as well as they could in their writing.
- Persistent absence remains high, particularly for disadvantaged pupils, causing them to miss valuable learning opportunities.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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