Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy
Bell Lane, Little Chalfont, Amersham, HP6 6PFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy is a primary school in Amersham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 268 schools in Buckinghamshire. It ranks 8th of 8 primary schools in Amersham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 October 2019, report published 11 November 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Requires improvement
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 January 2025
Pupils love coming to school. Their behaviour is exemplary. Pupils rise to the high expectations adults set through 'The Chalfont Valley Way'. The principles of 'being ready, resilient, respectful and responsible' are central to the school's culture. These are reinforced through assemblies, play, and learning times. Pupils get along well. They understand and demonstrate the school's high expectations for their behaviour in lessons and play. They welcome the many new arrivals and quickly 'buddy-up' to help all fit in. Relationships at all levels are caring and supportive. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), take pride in being selected for pupil leadership roles. 'Safeguarding champions' help other pupils with any worries. One safeguarding champion explained, 'if someone is not feeling happy or safe, we can help them out and talk to adults if needed.' Pupils are confident that adults will deal with worries swiftly, and they do. The school is ambitious for pupils to achieve well. These ambitions are fully realised. Pupils are keen to share what they have learned and remember this learning well over time.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils have gaps in their writing skills. This leads to errors with transcription and grammar that are not addressed by adults, hindering academic progress. The school should identify the exact knowledge and skills to be taught and the order they should be taught in so that teachers are able to identify and target specific gaps, ensuring all pupils secure essential knowledge before moving on.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
168 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Church of England Infant School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Little Chalfont Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 78% met the expected standard |
| Woodside Junior School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Chestnut Lane School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| Elangeni School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 85% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- E-ACT
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Mark Sykes
- Phone
- 01494764521
- Address
- Bell Lane, Little Chalfont, Amersham, HP6 6PF
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- URN
- 138583
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.