Chestnuts Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Black Boy Lane, Tottenham, London, N15 3ASOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Chestnuts Primary School is a primary school in Haringey for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 94 schools in Haringey. It ranks 27th of 49 primary schools in Haringey. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 23 November 2022, report published 24 January 2023

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

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 23 November 2022

Pupils are proud of the school. Leaders have high expectations for behaviour and learning. Some pupils said 'The Chestnuts Way' helps them get better at learning. This is because teaching makes clear what pupils must learn and how they will learn it. Most parents and carers are happy with the school. Many parents said leaders create a welcoming, inclusive community at the school. Parents appreciate the communication they receive through the weekly newsletter. Children in the early years settle quickly into school life. Pupils behave well around the school and in lessons. They are polite and courteous. Pupils are safe in school. Leaders sort out any incidents of bullying quickly. Pupils think and consider the needs of others. They enjoy raising funds for charitable causes, such as children in Ukraine. Pupils have opportunities to explore their interests. They enjoy taking part in the many clubs on offer, such as veterinary, debating, running and knitting clubs.

What the school should improve

  • Some subject leaders do not make sure teaching makes important knowledge explicit and that the curriculum is implemented consistently. As a result, pupils' knowledge is not equally secure in all subjects. Subject leaders should develop their expertise to monitor teaching to ensure they are implemented consistently well.
  • In a few subjects, leaders have not sequenced important knowledge, skills and vocabulary from the early years. As a result, teaching does not routinely make key knowledge explicit in the early years. Leaders should identify the knowledge children must be taught in the early years, so children are effectively prepared for future learning.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

53 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths70%

70%, 8 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths23%

23%, 15 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

442 pupils on roll, with places for 446

Eligible for free school meals17.6%

17.6%, 8.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language29.4%

29.4%, 7.8 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.5%

14.5%, 0.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.5%

2.5%, 3.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Chestnuts Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
West Green Primary School0.2 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard71% met the expected standard
St Ann's CE Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good56% met the expected standard
St John Vianney RC Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Outstanding77% met the expected standard
St Mary's Priory Catholic Infant School0.3 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
St Mary's Priory Catholic Junior School0.3 milesOfsted: GoodNot published

School details

School type
Foundation school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Trust
The Green Lane Co-operative Learning Trust
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Katie Horwood
Address
Black Boy Lane, Tottenham, London, N15 3AS
Local authority
Haringey
URN
134680

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.