Chalkwell Hall Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | London Road Leigh-on-Sea Essex SS9 3NL |
| Reference Number | 114719 |
Chalkwell Hall Infant School continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school with a happy and safe environment for pupils. The school emphasizes its 'REACH' values, which are embedded in the students' daily experiences, fostering respect and enthusiasm for learning. With a well-structured curriculum, pupils show strong progress, particularly in early reading and mathematics, though there is recognition that the depth of understanding varies across classes. The school's commitment to improving educational outcomes is evident as leaders adapt teaching methods and provide appropriate support for all students, including those with special educational needs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 299 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.82%
Girls: 53.18% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | 48 | 89 |
| 2 | 44 | 47 | 91 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 72.9% |
| African | 5.4% |
| White, Other | 4.3% |
| Indian | 2.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| Asian, Other | 2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Caribbean | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Mar 2023 | School inspection |
| 18 Oct 2017 | Short inspection |
| 16 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 16 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jan 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate strong understanding and application of the school's REACH values.
- Leaders have designed an ambitious and logically sequenced curriculum.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Pupils display enthusiasm and confidence in their learning.
- The school has effective safeguarding measures in place.
Areas for Improvement
- Variation in the quality of curriculum implementation across classes affects pupil understanding.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 86 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 80 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Chalkwell Hall Junior School
London Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3NL |
0 miles |
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Saint Pierre School
16 Leigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 1LE |
0.14 miles |
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Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School
Manchester Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3HS |
0.26 miles |
|
Darlinghurst Academy
Pavilion Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3JS |
0.42 miles |
|
Leigh North Street Primary School
North Street, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 1QE |
0.71 miles |
|
Blenheim Primary School
School Way, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 4HX |
0.85 miles |
|
West Leigh Infant School
Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2JB |
1.05 miles |
|
West Leigh Junior School
Ronald Hill Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2JB |
1.05 miles |
|
Earls Hall Primary School
Carlton Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0QN |
1.1 miles |
|
The Westborough School
Macdonald Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 9BS |
1.14 miles |
|
Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery
Salisbury Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7AU |
1.28 miles |
|
St. Michael's School
|
1.31 miles |
|
Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff
121 - 127 North Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7AH |
1.32 miles |
|
Prince Avenue Academy and Nursery
Hornby Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0LG |
1.33 miles |
|
Eastwood Primary School & Nursery
Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5UT |
1.34 miles |
|
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
North Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7AY |
1.37 miles |
|
St Mary's, Prittlewell, CofE Primary School
Boston Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6JH |
1.43 miles |
|
Barons Court Primary School and Nursery
Avenue Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7PJ |
1.43 miles |
|
Fairways Primary School
The Fairway, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 4QW |
1.6 miles |
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Heycroft Primary School
Benvenue Avenue, Eastwood, Benvenue Avenue, LEIGH-on-SEA, Essex, SS9 5SJ |
1.69 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Estuary High School
820 London Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3NH |
0.2 miles |
|
Westcliff High School for Boys Academy
Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0BP |
0.46 miles |
|
Westcliff High School for Girls
Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0BS |
0.48 miles |
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St Thomas More High School
Kenilworth Gardens, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0BW |
0.59 miles |
|
Chase High School
Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0RT |
0.88 miles |
|
Lancaster School
Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0RT |
0.88 miles |
|
The St Christopher School
Mountdale Gardens, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 4AW |
0.96 miles |
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Southend High School for Boys
Prittlewell Chase, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 0RG |
1.14 miles |
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The Eastwood Academy
Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 5UU |
1.25 miles |
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St Bernard's High School
Milton Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7JS |
1.29 miles |
|
Kingsdown School
Snakes Lane, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6XT |
1.35 miles |
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Compass Community School Boleyn Park
8 Trinity Avenue, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, SS0 7PU |
1.37 miles |
|
Belfairs Academy
Highlands Boulevard, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3TG |
1.39 miles |
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South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
Luker Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1ND |
1.7 miles |
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Sutton House Academy
Wentworth Road, Southend-On-Sea, Essex, SS2 5LG |
2.11 miles |
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Cecil Jones Academy
Eastern Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4BU |
2.67 miles |
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St Nicholas School
Philpott Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4RL |
2.97 miles |
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Southend High School for Girls
Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 4UZ |
3.15 miles |
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The King John School
Shipwrights Drive, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1RQ |
3.38 miles |
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Southchurch High School
Southchurch Boulevard, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 4XA |
3.38 miles |