Chalgrove Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Chalgrove Gardens, Finchley, London, N3 3PLOpen in maps

Chalgrove Primary School is a primary school in Barnet for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 170 schools in Barnet. It ranks 15th of 83 primary schools in Barnet. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in May 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 25 May 2022, report published 18 July 2022

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 25 May 2022

Pupils thrive in this school, where they are happy and safe. Pupils enjoy plentiful opportunities to learn and develop in a welcoming, inclusive environment surrounded by their friends and adults they trust. Leaders have high expectations. They are ambitious to provide pupils with a wealth of experiences to deepen their learning in all subjects. Working with visiting scientists and outings to museums, galleries and historical locations inspire pupils' interests. Staff make excellent use of the school's outdoor area. Pupils created works of art using natural materials, inspired by their knowledge of famous artists and listened to stories read to them outside. Pupils develop strong reading skills and a love of stories and books. Children in the early years enthused about finding out the identity of the visiting 'secret reader' and what story the secret reader would read to them. Pupils are highly considerate and respectful of each other's differences and needs. Pupils saying unkind words, or any sort of bullying, hardly ever happen. Staff are very quick to respond and communicate closely with families to resolve any difficulties. Leaders help pupils to look after their mental health and well-being and boost their self-esteem and confidence.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

28 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths86%

86%, 24 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths7%

7%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score110

110, 4 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score112

112, 7 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

217 pupils on roll, with places for 224

Eligible for free school meals25.3%

25.3%, 1.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language67.3%

67.3%, 45.7 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.7%

14.7%, 0.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan10.1%

10.1%, 4.1 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Chalgrove Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Hendon Preparatory School0.5 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Nancy Reuben Primary School0.5 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Saracens Bell Lane0.5 milesOfsted: Requires improvement39% met the expected standard
Independent Jewish Day School0.5 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding83% met the expected standard
Finchley and Acton Yochien School0.6 milesOfsted: GoodNot published

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Jennifer Gaffney
Phone
02083491798
Website
chalgroveprimary.org.uk
Address
Chalgrove Gardens, Finchley, London, N3 3PL
Local authority
Barnet
URN
101309

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.