Chigwell Primary Academy
Chigwell, IG7 6ED · Essex · primary school
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83rd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.0/10 against 4,203 of them, against 7.8/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chigwell Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. 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 (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Multiplication Maths Club, School Choir, or participate in gymnastics, football, and dodge ball. Trips include visits to Grange Farm and Mandir. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 200 pupils against a stated capacity of 270. 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 higher standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the curriculum prepare children for the transition to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about Chigwell Primary Academy
Overview
Chigwell Primary Academy continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy attending and demonstrate pride in their values of ‘respect, responsibility and resilience’. The school maintains high expectations, resulting in many pupils progressing well through an ambitious curriculum that is carefully ordered to build on prior knowledge.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, work hard, and are ‘very respectful of differences’, particularly appreciating learning about diverse cultures and world religions.
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious for all pupils’, with staff using ‘specific and thoughtful language’ in the early years to help children secure important foundations for Year 1.
- Reading is ‘at the heart of the curriculum’, with well-trained staff rapidly identifying pupils who find reading hard and providing targeted support to develop confidence and fluency.
- The school provides ‘useful and precise information’ to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling them to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Staff feel ‘well supported’ and are proud to work at the school, with the trust prioritising staff workload management.
Areas to improve
- Ensure greater consistency in how effectively the curriculum is taught and adapted, as information is not always presented ‘as precisely as it might be’, preventing some pupils from securing deep understanding.
- Provide new subject leaders with the necessary support and training to evaluate how well the curriculum works in their subjects.
- Develop communication with parents to ensure they fully understand the quality of education and the wider offer their child receives.
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 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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