Chestnuts Primary School
London, N15 3AS · Haringey · primary school
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27th of 49 primary schools in Haringey we can score, 60 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 — 8.1/10 against 3,865 of them, against 7.7/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| 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.
Chestnuts Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 23.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 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 (8.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join running, lunchtime and after-school cricket clubs, play netball, football and multi-sports, and participate in Rock Steady and 1:1 music teaching. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 442 pupils against a stated capacity of 446. 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 1:1 music teaching schedule fit around other activities? What does the daily routine look like for pupils attending the breakfast club?
What Ofsted said about Chestnuts Primary School
Overview
Chestnuts Primary School is described as a place where pupils are proud and behave well, supported by leaders with high expectations. The report highlights a welcoming, inclusive community where parents are happy and children settle quickly into school life. While the overall effectiveness is rated as Good, the inspection notes that curriculum implementation varies across subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well in mathematics, with teachers using effective subject knowledge to help children "know and remember more".
- Early years provision is strong, with children getting off to a "good start with phonics" and receiving targeted support for early reading.
- Staff provide appropriate support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, utilising outside experts like speech and language therapists.
- Leaders prioritise teaching important vocabulary, enabling pupils to "know and use subject-specific words well".
- There is a "strong culture of care" with effective safeguarding arrangements and positive relationships between pupils and staff.
Areas to improve
- Some subject leaders must ensure teaching makes important knowledge explicit and that the curriculum is implemented consistently across all subjects.
- Leaders should identify and sequence key knowledge, skills, and vocabulary from the early years to better prepare children for future learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with all staff receiving appropriate training and knowing how to report concerns to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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