Chigwell Primary Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 4 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Mandir Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6EDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Chigwell Primary Academy is a primary school in Chigwell for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 1st of 2 primary schools in Chigwell. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2018.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 9 May 2018, report published 20 June 2018

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

24 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths75%

75%, 13 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths13%

13%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

200 pupils on roll, with places for 270

Eligible for free school meals15%

15%, 11.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language29%

29%, 7.4 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9%

9%, 5.8 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 Chigwell Primary Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Limes Farm Junior School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	57% met the expected standard
Manford Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	58% met the expected standard
White Bridge Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	64% met the expected standard
Buckhurst Hill Community Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	64% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 4 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: No
Headteacher: Headteacher Charlotte Furia
Phone: 02085002666
Website: chigwellprimaryacademy.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Mandir Lane, Chigwell, IG7 6ED
Local authority: Essex
URN: 141869

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.