Chigwell Row Infant School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Lambourne Road Chigwell Essex IG7 6EZ |
| Reference Number | 145993 |
Chigwell Row Infant School has demonstrated significant improvement, moving from an inadequate rating to good overall effectiveness in this inspection. The school is part of the Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust and has seen a focused effort on enhancing the quality of education, emphasizing a well-structured curriculum and strong support for pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Pupils exhibit a positive attitude towards learning, enjoying a nurturing environment where they can thrive and develop important social skills.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 38 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.63%
Girls: 47.37% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| 2 | 11 | 7 | 18 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 39.5% |
| White, Other | 13.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 7.9% |
| White & Asian | 7.9% |
| Indian | 7.9% |
| Asian, Other | 7.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.3% |
| Unclassified | 2.6% |
| Irish | 2.6% |
| Caribbean | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Nov 2023 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Jul 2023 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 04 Jul 2018 | Academy conversion letter |
| 06 Jul 2017 | Short inspection |
| Previously as Chigwell Row Infant School | |
| 06 Jul 2017 | Short inspection |
| 28 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Oct 2003 | Full inspection |
| 20 Oct 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High-quality curriculum tailored for all pupils including those with SEND.
- Effective early reading instruction with enthusiastic support from teachers.
- Strong focus on pupil well-being and positive behaviour management.
- Engaging extracurricular activities that promote responsibility and curiosity.
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of clear systems to review the effectiveness of curriculum planning over time.
- Some pupils are missing too much school due to absences and lateness.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 17 | 4 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Coppice Primary School
Coppice Primary School, Manford Way, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 4AL |
0.79 miles |
|
Wells Park School
School Lane, Lambourne Road, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 6NN |
1.01 miles |
|
Manford Primary School
Manford Way, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 4BX |
1.27 miles |
|
Early Years Assessment Service and Centre Co Manford Primary School
Manford Way, Chigwell, IG7 4BX |
1.27 miles |
|
John Bramston Primary School
Newcastle Avenue, New North Road, Hainault, Essex, IG6 3EE |
1.33 miles |
|
Chigwell Primary Academy
Mandir Lane, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 6ED |
1.58 miles |
|
Lambourne Primary School
Hoe Lane, Abridge, Romford, Essex, RM4 1AU |
1.78 miles |
|
Limes Farm Junior School
Limes Avenue, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 5LP |
1.79 miles |
|
Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery
Limes Avenue, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 5LP |
1.79 miles |
|
Oasis Academy Pinewood
Thistledene Avenue, Collier Row, Romford, Essex, RM5 2TX |
1.9 miles |
|
Clockhouse Primary School
Clockhouse Lane, Collier Row, Romford, Essex, RM5 3QR |
2.3 miles |
|
Stapleford Abbotts Primary Academy
Stapleford Road, Stapleford Abbotts, Romford, Essex, RM4 1EJ |
2.3 miles |
|
Fairlop Primary School
Colvin Gardens, Hainault, Ilford, Essex, IG6 2LH |
2.37 miles |
|
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Lowshoe Lane, Collier Row, Romford, Essex, RM5 2AP |
2.41 miles |
|
Thomas Willingale Primary School and Nursery
The Broadway, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3SR |
2.44 miles |
|
Wohl Ilford Jewish Primary School
Forest Road, Ilford, Essex, IG6 3HB |
2.48 miles |
|
Crownfield Junior School
White Hart Lane, Collier Row, Romford, Essex, RM7 8JB |
2.57 miles |
|
Crownfield Infant School
White Hart Lane, Collier Row, Romford, Essex, RM7 8JB |
2.57 miles |
|
Dame Tipping Church of England Primary School
North Road, Havering-atte-Bower, Romford, Essex, RM4 1PS |
2.59 miles |
|
Rose Lane Primary School
Rose Lane, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 5NJ |
2.6 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Forest Academy
Harbourer Road, Hainault, Ilford, Essex, IG6 3TN |
0.99 miles |
|
Chigwell School
High Road, Chigwell, IG7 6QF |
1.76 miles |
|
New Rush Hall School
Fencepiece Road, Hainault, Ilford, Essex, IG6 2LB |
2.2 miles |
|
King Solomon High School
Forest Road, Barkingside, Ilford, Essex, IG6 3HB |
2.48 miles |
|
Immanuel School
Havering Grange, Havering Road, Romford, Essex, RM1 4HR |
2.57 miles |
|
Debden Park High School
Willingale Road, Debden, Loughton, Essex, IG10 2BQ |
2.6 miles |
|
West Hatch High School
High Road, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 5BT |
2.62 miles |
|
St John's RC School (Essex)
Turpins Lane, Woodford Bridge, Essex, IG8 8AX |
2.63 miles |
|
Little Heath School
Hainault Road, Little Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 5RX |
2.65 miles |
|
Luxborough Court School
Luxborough Lane, Chigwell, Essex, Essex, IG7 5AA |
2.79 miles |
|
Bower Park Academy
Havering Road, Romford, Essex, RM1 4YY |
2.81 miles |
|
Ilford County High School
Fremantle Road, Barkingside, Ilford, Essex, IG6 2JB |
2.86 miles |
|
Atam Academy
Little Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 4XX |
2.89 miles |
|
Oak View School
Whitehills Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 1TS |
2.98 miles |
|
Roding Valley High School
Alderton Hill, Loughton, Essex, IG10 3JA |
3.17 miles |
|
Davenant Foundation School
Chester Road, Loughton, Essex, IG10 2LD |
3.2 miles |
|
Newbridge School
161 Gresham Drive, Romford, Essex, RM6 4TR |
3.23 miles |
|
The Warren School
Whalebone Lane North, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 6SB |
3.26 miles |
|
Caterham High School
Caterham Avenue, Clayhall, Ilford, Essex, IG5 0QW |
3.26 miles |
|
Oaks Park High School
45-65 Oaks Lane, Newbury Park, Ilford, Essex, IG2 7PQ |
3.31 miles |