Chater Infant School
Chater Infant School, Southsea Avenue, Watford, WD18 7RDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Chater Infant School is a primary school in Watford for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 January 2019, report published 5 March 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 July 2024
At Chater Infant School pupils thrive and flourish. The school's tailored approach to learning helps each pupil achieve well. The school embraces its many cultures and ethnicities, creating an inclusive environment where pupils feel valued, safe and eager to learn. The school sets high expectations. These are reinforced through the 'Chater Charter'. Pupils are kind, polite and respectful towards each other and adults in the school. They listen carefully to instructions. The youngest children quickly learn routines and all pupils understand what is expected of them. Pupils are safe because adults look after them well. Pupils have a 'worry box' and a trusted adult to turn to if they have concerns. Throughout the year, pupils' experiences are broadened with visits that include the zoo, a castle and the local park. Pupils know they have the right to attend school and learn. They say they feel heard because they are 'given a voice' through various roles, such as school councillor. The school works closely with families. They receive valuable support from specialists, children centres and schools in the local community. This helps ensure that pupils are supported at each stage of their education, from when they enter and beyond.
Pupil numbers and mix
223 pupils on roll, with places for 212
Schools near Chater Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chater Junior School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Lanchester Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Laurance Haines School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Watford St John's Church of England Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 67% met the expected standard |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 61% 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
- Mrs Amrit Bal-Richards
- Phone
- 01923221060
- Address
- Chater Infant School, Southsea Avenue, Watford, WD18 7RD
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 117159
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.