Chennestone Primary School
Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16 5ED · Surrey · primary school
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62nd of 203 primary schools in Surrey we can score, 296 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 — 7.4/10 against 4,089 of them, against 7.2/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chennestone Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 12.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Music and Storytelling Club, Musical Theatre Club, MCD cheerleading, Create Club, NEDS Bakes, and play football. Trips include Tate Modern, the National Gallery, and an Isle of Wight residential. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 282 pupils against a stated capacity of 370. 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 expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Chennestone Primary School
Overview
Chennestone Primary School is described as a "friendly, nurturing" environment where pupils feel safe and show "high levels of respect." The report notes that while the school has faced "uncertainty and instability" due to high staff and governor turnover, leaders have taken effective action to steady the school and rebuild morale.
Strengths
- Pupils are "happy in this vibrant community" and benefit from a wide range of clubs and leadership roles, such as the ‘pupil parliament’.
- The curriculum is "ambitious and exciting," with teachers benefiting from "high-quality training" in subjects like phonics and mathematics.
- Early reading teaching is "effective," with pupils practising using books that "accurately match the sounds they have learned."
- Staff have "high expectations of behaviour and achievement," and pupils work hard to meet them.
- Leaders are determined for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to achieve their best, with an inclusion leader helping staff adapt teaching.
Areas to improve
- In a few foundation subjects and some aspects of early years, the curriculum does not "identify what pupils need to learn precisely," leaving teachers unclear on key knowledge to teach.
- Governors and leaders need to prioritise "rebuilding morale and levels of communication" to address the disengagement of a significant minority of staff and parents caused by recent turbulence.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, underpinned by "strong safeguarding practice" and a "culture of vigilance" that ensures staff can identify pupils at risk of harm.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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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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