Chase Bridge Primary School

A good community school school in Richmond upon Thames. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Chase Bridge Primary School.

Twickenham, TW27DE Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

71

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
68.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 80.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
72.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 17.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
11 January 2011
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Kneller Road
Twickenham, TW27DE

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
102905
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Kneller Road, Twickenham, TW2 7DE
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
630 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
659
Free School Meals
11.0% (72 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.9% (19 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.5%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
8.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
80.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
17.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
108.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
80.0 (+21.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
8.5 (9.0 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.5 (2.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 107.0
2023 109.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
73
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
659 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Excel at Learning; Express Your Talents; Care For Others"

Excel at Learning Express Your Talents Care For Others

Head Teacher's Message

Chase Bridge is a special place with a positive, welcoming culture. The Head of School/Executive Headteacher expresses pride in the dedicated staff and governors, supportive parents and fantastic children, and emphasizes the school’s vision that every child should excel at learning, express their talents and care for others, with high expectations and a focus on resilience, teamwork and empathy.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Gymnastics Basketball Girls' Football Boys' Football Art Choir Boys and Girls Dance Chess Orchestra Multi-Skills Sports Club Science Club Tag Rugby Kaizen Karate Drawing Matters Drama Club Sewing Club French Club Lego Club Musical Theatre Club NFL Flag M-Tech

Sports

Gymnastics Basketball Football Dance Tag Rugby NFL Flag

Facilities

2 hall spaces 2 front playing fields with access to outdoor toilet facilities Large playground space Classrooms Audio visual equipment for events Limited on-site parking Cycle shelters and scooter parks on site Edible Playground Large on-site field for sports and activities

Curriculum Highlights

Seesaw - sharing and learning platform used by Years 1-6 with private student spaces and parent access (Seesaw Family) Little Wandle systematic synthetic phonics program for early reading and writing Reading books include Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle and decodable phonics books Online Safety Curriculum integrated in PSHE and Computing Curriculum road maps detailing core learning from EYFS to Year 6 Music Development Plan with weekly lessons, ensembles, and partnerships (Richmond Music Trust) RSE policy updated with Jigsaw program and Changing Me content for Years 4-6 DfE National Curriculum alignment and year-group curriculum overviews

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

The school operates Lions Breakfast and After School Clubs for wrap-around care. Breakfast club runs from 7.50am. After school club operates from the end of the school day until 5:50pm. There is a waiting list for Lions. Holiday childcare is provided by the school’s partner.

SEND Provision

Chase Bridge provides funding and support through Pupil Premium and Recovery Grant to support disadvantaged pupils. Provisions include before/after school and holiday club provision, tutor support, subsidies for trips, clubs and uniform, Beanstalk Readers for PPG pupils, two Emotional Literacy Support Assistants (ELSA), and the Emotional Health Service (MHST) in collaboration with Achieving for Children. Full details are available in the Pupil Premium statements for 2024/2025, 2023/2024, 2022/2023 and 2021/2022.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are handled centrally by the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Nursery offers 15 hours ( Universal Entitlement) and 30 hours (Extended Entitlement or self-funded options). Self-funded nursery charges are £30 per day (£150 per week). An optional 30-minute extension can finish at 2.40pm or 3.10pm for £4 per day (£20 per week). Applications require a copy of the child’s birth certificate and a recent utility bill. Nursery admission deadlines: March 6, 2026. Entry to Reception follows Richmond policy; places are offered in the order: Looked After, with a Statement, siblings in the school, staff children, and proximity of home. Primary admissions are managed by the local authority. An online nursery admission form is available. A New Parents’ evening and home visit are offered for new entrants.

Financial Information

Nursery: 15 hours and 30 hours per week. 30-hour places can be funded via Universal Entitlement plus Extended Entitlement or self-funded. Self-funded fee: £30 per day (£150 per week). An optional 30-minute extension to finish time is available at £4 per day (£20 per week), payable irrespective of funding source.

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