Chase Lane Primary School

A good community school school in Waltham Forest. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Chase Lane Primary School.

London, E48LA Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

64

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
62.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 74.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
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
16 July 2013
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
York Road
Chingford
London, E48LA
Phone
2085296827
Website
chaselaneprimary.waltham.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
103032
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
York Road, Chingford, London, E4 8LA
Website
www.chaselaneprimary.waltham.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
678 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
696
Free School Meals
24.2% (168 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.3% (23 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.7%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
7.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
74.0 (+15.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
7.1 (10.4 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.3 (2.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 106.0
2023 106.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 106.0 106.0
2024 105.0 106.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
77
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
696 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Nurturing curious minds in our community ready for a sustainable future."

Equality Engagement Respect Trust Resilience Aspiration

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Chase Lane Primary School and Nursery Unit. The school emphasizes a community focus, diversity and close collaboration with families. Vision stated as nurturing curious minds in our community ready for a sustainable future. Headteacher: Mr C Jeffery.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club After School Club Extra Curricular

Facilities

Hall (Breakfast Club)

Curriculum Highlights

The Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum is divided into seven areas of learning and development: Prime Areas - Communication and Language (Listening, Attention & Understanding; Speaking), Personal, Social, and Emotional Development (Self-Regulation; Managing Self; Building Relationships), Physical Development (Gross Motor Skills; Fine Motor Skills); Specific Areas - Literacy (Reading; Writing; Comprehension); Mathematics (Number; Numerical Pattern); Understanding the World (Past & Present; People, Culture & Communities; The Natural World); Expressive Arts and Design (Creating with Materials; Being Imaginative & Expressive). The prime areas underpin all the other areas of learning and lay the foundations for children’s success. Big Cat Collins reading scheme used in Reception, Key Stage 1 and for some children in Key Stage 2; books allocated based on current phonics level. Systematic synthetic phonics programme based on the structure of the 2007 government document ‘Letters and Sounds’. Guided Reading - KS1 and KS2; Whole-class “Active Reading” model; daily guided reading sessions from Y1; KS2 typically receives 1-2-1 phonics when needed; texts increase in length and complexity as pupils move up the school. SeeSaw used to view children’s learning; QR codes provided to view work. The National Curriculum Programmes of Study for Year 1 to Year 6 available via year-group links. Weekly music lessons with a qualified music teacher; Peripatetic music lessons across string, woodwind and brass; Use of Waltham Forest Music Service for CPD; Music supports cross-curricular reading; Performances for pupils, parents and governors; Music history from Medieval to Modern; Various ways of listening and responding to music.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club: 7.45am until the start of the school day; Based in the hall; £5.00 per session (weekly £25.00); open to all children in full-time education; Pre-booking required. After School Club: 3.30pm to 6.00pm; snacks provided; £12.50 per day; open Monday to Friday, term-time only; pre-booked for a minimum of 2 days; email [email protected].

Financial Information

Breakfast Club: £5.00 per session (weekly £25.00). After School Club: £12.50 per day.

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