Chase Lane Primary School
London, E4 8LA · Waltham Forest · primary school
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39th of 49 primary schools in Waltham Forest we can score, 51 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 — 7.1/10 against 2,762 of them, against 6.2/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chase Lane Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 680 pupils against a stated capacity of 678. 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
Since the inspection was in early 2023, what specific improvements have been made to teaching since then? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs operate regarding drop-off and collection times?
What Ofsted said about Chase Lane Primary School
Overview
Chase Lane Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a high-quality education within a calm and orderly environment. Pupils enjoy school life, are kind and respectful, and benefit from a broad, ambitious curriculum that prepares them well for future learning.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a "broad and ambitious curriculum" with well-organised knowledge that allows pupils to build skills in "increasing depth and complexity."
- Staff "care about the pupils and their families," creating a "true spirit of community" where bullying is rare and pupils feel safe.
- Reading is prioritised effectively in the early years, with Reception and Year 1 teachers teaching the phonics programme well so pupils read with "increasing fluency."
- Teachers possess "good subject knowledge" and use it to help pupils remember more, particularly in mathematics where learning is built up in a "logical way."
- The school provides a "diverse range of opportunities" to broaden experiences, including forest school, sports, and a comprehensive personal development programme.
Areas to improve
- From Year 2 onwards, some teachers do not use phonics systematically to help pupils decode unfamiliar words, hindering progress for those at an early stage of reading.
- Leaders must ensure all teachers from Year 2 to Year 6 receive training in phonics and use it consistently when teaching pupils how to read.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders establishing a "strong culture of safeguarding" and staff reporting concerns swiftly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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.
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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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