Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery
Harwich, CO12 4NB · Essex · primary school
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184th of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 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 — 6.7/10 against 2,414 of them, against 5.6/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, matching the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved this, compared to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Page Turner Podcast Club, School Choir, STEM Club, Photography Club, Netball Club, and Craft Club. Sports include football, cricket, rugby, hockey, and athletics. The school offers performances and a trip to the Houses of Parliament. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 445 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 higher standard attainment is 10.0%, what specific support is provided to pupils aiming for that level? How does the school integrate the various clubs into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery
Overview
Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery continues to be a good school, providing a "calm and welcoming environment" where pupils enjoy learning. The report highlights that pupils are treated with kindness, behave well, and achieve well due to a carefully considered curriculum that accounts for the school’s context.
Strengths
- Pupils "enjoy attending" the school and speak "enthusiastically and confidently" about their learning and contributions to the community.
- The curriculum enables pupils to achieve well, with "high" quality work and effective adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Reading is prioritised across the school, with detailed plans ensuring weaker readers are supported to "catch up quickly".
- Leaders have an "accurate understanding" of the school’s strengths and areas for development, while staff workload and well-being are considered.
- A comprehensive personal, social, health and economic education programme helps pupils feel safe, including knowledge of online safety.
Areas to improve
- Assessment is "not yet consistently effective across the school," preventing gaps in learning from being identified and closed effectively.
- The school should ensure existing assessment policies are "implemented effectively and monitored rigorously" so pupils are aware of gaps in their subject knowledge.
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 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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