Chalfont St Giles Infant School and Nursery
School Lane, Chalfont St Giles, HP8 4JJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Chalfont St Giles Infant School and Nursery is a primary school in Chalfont St Giles for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 268 schools in Buckinghamshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 June 2013, report published 5 July 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 February 2023
Teamwork is at the heart of this nurturing village school. Pupils know and model the school's values. They use 'Gem Powers' to help develop their emotional understanding, for example responsibility, kindness, resilience, focus, friendliness, honesty and working together. Pupils also use 'Diamond Charters', a system of recognising good habits in each other, throughout the school day. These strategies work. They help the school to be a calm and orderly environment where time is devoted to supporting each other and all feel included. Staff have consistently high expectations of what the children can do. In lessons and around the school, pupils are polite and respectful. Pupils thrive in what is a positive culture of recognition and celebration of each pupil as an individual. Pupils feel safe. They know what bullying is and although incidents almost never happen, pupils have been taught about how they would respond. Pupils are confident and enjoy opportunities to take on roles and responsibilities such as classroom monitors and play leaders. Well-trained staff offer emotional support to any pupils who may struggle with any aspects of school life. The focus on ongoing help, wherever it is needed, supports pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to achieve well across the curriculum.
What the school should improve
- Some aspects of the curriculum have been recently redeveloped but are not yet fully implemented. This means that some pupils do not consistently learn key knowledge as well as they could. Leaders should further develop the curriculum and implement this effectively to ensure that all pupils learn securely in all subjects.
- A small number of pupils have higher levels of absence than their peers, including a significant number from disadvantaged backgrounds. These pupils miss out on aspects of school life and the full range of wider opportunities that are on offer. Leaders must continue to do all they can so that these pupils improve their attendance.
Pupil numbers and mix
177 pupils on roll, with places for 185
Schools near Chalfont St Giles Infant School and Nursery
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalfont St Giles Junior School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 68% met the expected standard |
| Jordans School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Chalfont St Peter Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| Chalfont St Peter CofE Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Robertswood School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Alastair Haywood
- Phone
- 01494872160
- Address
- School Lane, Chalfont St Giles, HP8 4JJ
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- URN
- 110214
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.