Chorleywood Primary School

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

Stag Lane, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, WD3 5HROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Chorleywood Primary School is a primary school in Rickmansworth for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 4th of 15 primary schools in Rickmansworth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in February 2019.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 5 February 2019, report published 17 March 2019

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 25 March 2025

This is a school where there are no boundaries to what pupils can achieve. Pupils respond impressively to adults' high expectations, and they work hard to be the best they can be. Pupils overcome their barriers to learning with maturity and determination. This includes pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are empowered to have a voice and to use it. In lessons, for example, pupils have the chance to talk and discuss their ideas. This helps them to think deeply and explore the concepts being taught. Pupils communicate very effectively, drawing on the rich vocabulary they learn. The school motto of 'happy and successful' is lived out. Pupils feel safe, enjoy coming to school and their attendance is typically exceptional. They see school as a place to learn and grow, including with their wider personal and social skills. Pupils' conduct around the school, in lessons and at play is excellent. Very clear expectations mean that pupils cooperate well in group tasks and know when to apply their focus and concentrate. During their time in school, pupils learn to value the views and backgrounds of others. They are also supported to develop a strong sense of personal identity.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

30 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths80%

80%, 18 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths33%

33%, 25 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score110

110, 4 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

205 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals7.3%

7.3%, 19.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language13.7%

13.7%, 7.9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support6.3%

6.3%, 8.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.4%

2.4%, 3.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Chorleywood Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
The Russell School0.6 milesOfsted judgements: Outstanding86% met the expected standard
Christ Church Chorleywood CofE School1 mileOfsted: Outstanding80% met the expected standard
Arnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant School1 mileOfsted: Good81% met the expected standard
Shepherd Primary1 mileOfsted: Good37% met the expected standard
St John Catholic Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good50% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs T Whitehill
Address
Stag Lane, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, WD3 5HR
Local authority
Hertfordshire
URN
117093

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.