Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy
Amersham, HP6 6PF · Buckinghamshire · primary school
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35th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.0/10 against 2,690 of them, against 8.1/10 nationally. 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 23.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.37 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 23.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 168 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2025 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy
Overview
Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report confirms that pupils love coming to school, where their behaviour is described as ‘exemplary’ and relationships are ‘caring and supportive’. The school successfully prepares pupils for their next steps through a well-sequenced curriculum and strong teaching practices.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate high expectations for behaviour through ‘The Chalfont Valley Way’, embodying principles of being ‘ready, resilient, respectful and responsible’.
- The curriculum is underpinned by pillars of ‘vocabulary and knowledge rich’, ‘equity and diversity’, and ‘global citizenship’, ensuring pupils develop a clear understanding across subjects.
- Teachers use focused questioning and timely support to check understanding, helping pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to learn alongside their peers.
- Reading is a high priority, with adults described as ‘experts at teaching phonics’, resulting in most pupils reading ‘confidently and fluently at an age-appropriate level’.
- Pupils are well prepared for life beyond school, gaining an understanding of a diverse world through external speakers, visitors, and trips to places of worship.
Areas to improve
- The school must address gaps in writing skills for some pupils, particularly disadvantaged ones, where errors in transcription, grammar, and illegible handwriting are not currently addressed by adults.
- Leaders should identify the exact knowledge and skills to be taught in writing and the order they should be taught in, ensuring teachers can target specific gaps so all pupils secure essential knowledge before moving on.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with pupils confident that adults will deal with worries swiftly and ‘safeguarding champions’ helping peers who are not feeling happy or safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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
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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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