Chesterfield Primary School
Enfield, EN3 6BG · Enfield · primary school
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39th of 61 primary schools in Enfield we can score, 68 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 — 7.2/10 against 793 of them, against 5.3/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chesterfield Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 467 pupils against a stated capacity of 563. 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 specific trips or arts projects are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Chesterfield Primary School
Overview
Chesterfield Primary School is described as having a “warm and welcoming feel” where pupils are “proud” of their environment and “inspired to believe they can succeed in their future lives.” The report highlights that leaders have successfully improved the quality of education over the past three years, with parents and pupils noticing these positive changes. Personal development is noted as particularly strong, with pupils learning to respect diverse views and overcoming barriers.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a “wide and well-organised range of opportunities” to develop skills, including a refreshed library that inspires “adventurous reading choices.”
- Staff maintain “high expectations for all pupils,” including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring they learn the same ambitious content as their peers.
- Teachers effectively identify and address gaps in knowledge, using “rigorous assessment” to support pupils who are falling behind in reading.
- Pupils’ character is developed “exceptionally well,” with a strong focus on respect, independence, and understanding how others overcome challenges.
- Leaders systematically consider staff workload and well-being, offering support that staff “notice and value.”
Areas to improve
- In subjects where the curriculum has recently been revised, “gaps in teachers’ subject knowledge” mean the curriculum is not implemented as successfully as it could be; leaders should ensure staff receive more training to deepen expertise.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with clear systems to identify concerns and staff receiving “good-quality training” to manage them.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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