Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas CofE (Aided) Primary School and Pre-School
Royston, SG8 8QE · Essex · primary school
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69th 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 the 1,407 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.4/10 among them, against 7.9/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.94 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.24 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas CofE (Aided) Primary School and Pre-School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 18.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.4 out of 10 among them, against 7.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Invasion Games Sports Club, Summer Multi Sports, and Lunchtime Football, while participating in a football league, athletics, and cross country. Trips include Aylmerton Field Study Centre, Fellowship Afloat, and Danbury Outdoors Centre. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 124 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 similar-intake comparison shows a lower score than the national average, what specific strategies are used to support pupils in reaching higher standards? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll exceeds the designated places?
What Ofsted said about Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas CofE (Aided) Primary School and Pre-School
Overview
The report confirms that Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas Church of England (Aided) Primary School and Pre-School “continues to be a good school.” Pupils are described as “positive and kind,” with a strong culture where older pupils mentor younger ones and bullying is “uncommon.” The school fosters high aspirations, with pupils demonstrating enthusiasm for learning and a keen interest in reading.
Strengths
- Leaders’ changes to the reading curriculum work well, with staff teaching phonics confidently and pupils achieving well in reading.
- Pupils are “keen readers” who read widely, supported by initiatives like the eco-squad’s second-hand book swap and creative craft book clubs.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “well supported” through targeted training for staff and strong partnerships with parents.
- The school successfully caters for pupils’ wider development through the ‘Conquering Chrishall’ approach, extra-curricular clubs, and community service opportunities.
- Governors provide “strong oversight” of safeguarding systems and verify that all staff undergo suitable pre-employment checks.
Areas to improve
- Staff do not use assessment effectively to inform teaching, meaning “pupils’ misconceptions sometimes persist.” Leaders must train staff to make astute assessments and respond in a timely manner.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff receiving regular training to recognise signs of abuse and vulnerable pupils receiving necessary support to keep them safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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.
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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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