Chalgrove Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Chalgrove Gardens Finchley London N3 3PL |
| Phone | 02083491798 |
| Reference Number | 101309 |
Chalgrove Primary School is a small, highly inclusive primary school that is performing well overall. Safeguarding standards are met, and the school is judged to be at 'strong standard' in achievement, attendance and behaviour, early years, inclusion, leadership and governance, and personal development and wellbeing. Pupils achieve above national averages in almost all areas at the end of key stage 2, including disadvantaged pupils, and attendance is above the national average. A notable strength is the specialist resource provision, 'Forest Lodge', for pupils with autism, which is highly effective and integrated with mainstream classes. The main area for improvement is curriculum and teaching, which is rated at 'expected standard' rather than 'strong standard'. The report highlights some variability in how well the curriculum is taught: checks on pupils' learning are not consistently used to identify and address errors and misconceptions swiftly, and expectations for pupils' spoken language vary across the school. Leaders are already aware of these issues and have identified them as next steps. Staff are highly trained and well supported, and most staff are positive about the school, though a small number have mixed views about workload and wellbeing. The school has a strong track record of developing and retaining staff, and governors provide thorough oversight. Overall, Chalgrove Primary School provides a high-quality education and is well placed to address the remaining inconsistencies in teaching.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 217 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.93%
Girls: 52.07% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 67.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 25 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 15 | 32 |
| 2 | 17 | 12 | 29 |
| 3 | 12 | 20 | 32 |
| 4 | 13 | 18 | 31 |
| 5 | 12 | 22 | 34 |
| 6 | 16 | 12 | 28 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 21.2% |
| White, British | 17.1% |
| African | 10.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.8% |
| Asian, Other | 6% |
| Unclassified | 4.1% |
| Indian | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% |
| White & Asian | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 2.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Expected standard |
| > Leadership & Governance | Strong standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Strong standard |
| > Achievement | Strong standard |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Strong standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Strong standard |
| > Early Years | Strong standard |
| Last Report Date | 07 Jul 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Jul 2026 | School inspection |
| 25 May 2022 | School inspection |
| 05 Mar 2019 | Short inspection |
| 26 Nov 2014 | Full inspection |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 01 Jul 2010 | Full inspection |
| 25 Mar 2008 | Full inspection |
| 06 Nov 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Jun 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Feb 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Oct 2006 | Full inspection |
| 23 Sep 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils achieve above national averages in almost all areas at the end of key stage 2.
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND progress well from their starting points.
- Attendance, including for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, is above the national average.
- The specialist resource provision, 'Forest Lodge', for pupils with autism is highly effective and integrated with mainstream classes.
- Early years curriculum is fully aligned with the EYFS and provides strong foundations for learning.
- Pupils feel safe, valued and cared for; behaviour is very positive and bullying is very rare.
- Leaders and governors have a deep understanding of the school's community and ensure additional funding is well deployed.
- The personal development programme is well considered and rooted in the school's values.
- Staff are highly trained and well supported to meet a diverse range of needs.
- The school has a strong track record of developing and retaining staff.
- Governors provide thorough oversight and fulfil their statutory duties well.
Areas for Improvement
- Checks on pupils' learning are not consistent, so errors and misconceptions are sometimes missed and not addressed swiftly.
- The quality of pupil talk varies because expectations for spoken language are not consistent across the school.
- A small number of staff hold more mixed views about how workload and wellbeing are managed.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 86% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 110 | ||
| Maths | 110 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.4 | ||
| Writing | 2.5 | ||
| Maths | 3.3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 28 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 33 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 1 |
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