Chater Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Chater Infant School Southsea Avenue Watford Hertfordshire WD18 7RD |
| Reference Number | 117159 |
Chater Infant School continues to maintain its overall 'good' rating following an ungraded inspection. The evidence suggests that if a graded inspection were to take place now, the school may achieve an outstanding rating. The school's strong emphasis on inclusion, high expectations, and tailored learning approaches allow pupils to thrive and excel in various subjects. Pupils demonstrate kindness, respect, and a positive attitude towards learning, while a strong partnership with families enhances their educational experience.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 227 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.34%
Girls: 50.66% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 96.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 28 | 60 |
| 2 | 34 | 25 | 59 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Pakistani | 35.2% |
| Asian, Other | 17.2% |
| Indian | 11% |
| White, Other | 10.6% |
| African | 5.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| White, British | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Jul 2024 | School inspection |
| 29 Jan 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Mar 2018 | Short inspection |
| 05 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- The curriculum is precisely structured and effectively addresses pupils' diverse needs.
- Teachers excel at developing pupils' communication and language skills.
- Pupils demonstrate strong writing skills by the end of key stage 1.
- Pupils behave exceptionally well and show a high level of engagement in learning.
- The school effectively supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils feel valued and are offered various roles to contribute to school life.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 45 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 42 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Chater Junior School
Addiscombe Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0WN |
0.22 miles |
|
Lanchester Primary School
Hempstead Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3HD |
0.46 miles |
|
Laurance Haines School
Vicarage Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0DD |
0.5 miles |
|
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
32 Clarendon Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1JJ |
0.57 miles |
|
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Croxley View, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 6BW |
0.68 miles |
|
Ascot Road Primary School
Ascot Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 8AD |
0.69 miles |
|
Field Junior School
Watford Field Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0AZ |
0.69 miles |
|
Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)
Neal Street, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0WF |
0.69 miles |
|
Central Primary School
Derby Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 2LX |
0.71 miles |
|
Willow Tree Primary School
Tolpits Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 6LL |
0.81 miles |
|
Oxhey Nursery School
Eastbury Road, Watford, WD19 4RL |
0.97 miles |
|
Cassiobury Junior School
Bellmount Wood Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3PD |
1.07 miles |
|
Nascot Wood Junior School
Nascot Wood Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4YS |
1.13 miles |
|
Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School
Nascot Wood Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4YT |
1.13 miles |
|
Cassiobury Infant and Nursery School
Bellmount Wood Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3PE |
1.17 miles |
|
Bromet Primary School
Oxhey Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD19 4SG |
1.21 miles |
|
Bushey and Oxhey Infant School
Aldenham Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 2QH |
1.29 miles |
|
Longwood School
Bushey Hall Drive, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 2QG |
1.42 miles |
|
Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School
Malvern Way, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3QQ |
1.42 miles |
|
Bushey Manor Junior School
Grange Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 2QL |
1.47 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Watford Grammar School for Boys
Rickmansworth Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7JF |
0.27 miles |
|
West Herts College
Watford Campus, Hempstead Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3EZ |
0.45 miles |
|
Watford Grammar School for Girls
Lady's Close, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0AE |
0.46 miles |
|
Westfield Academy
Tolpits Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 6NS |
0.59 miles |
|
Croxley Danes School
Baldwins Lane, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3LR |
1.02 miles |
|
Merchant Taylors' School
Sandy Lodge, Northwood, HA6 2HT |
1.52 miles |
|
Queens' School
Aldenham Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 2TY |
1.7 miles |
|
The Grange Academy
London Road, Bushey, WD23 3AA |
1.74 miles |
|
Falconer School
Falconer Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 3AT |
1.78 miles |
|
The Purcell School
|
1.8 miles |
|
Rickmansworth School
Scots Hill, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3AQ |
2.13 miles |
|
Stanborough Secondary School
Stanborough Park, Watford, WD25 9JT |
2.25 miles |
|
St Margaret's School
Merry Hill Road, Bushey, WD23 1DT |
2.26 miles |
|
Bushey Meads School
Coldharbour Lane, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 4PA |
2.56 miles |
|
Saint Joan of Arc Catholic School
High Street, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 1HG |
2.64 miles |
|
Royal Masonic School for Girls
Rickmansworth Park, Rickmansworth, WD3 4HF |
2.84 miles |
|
St Helen's School
Eastbury Road, Northwood, HA6 3AS |
2.87 miles |
|
London School of Theology
Green Lane, Northwood, HA6 2UW |
3.02 miles |
|
Garston Manor School
Horseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7HR |
3.08 miles |
|
Future Academies Watford
Horseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7HW |
3.1 miles |