Churchfield Church of England Academy
Cheshunt Wash, Waltham Cross, EN8 0LUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Churchfield Church of England Academy is a primary school in Waltham Cross for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. It ranks 11th of 16 primary schools in Waltham Cross. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 November 2018, report published 11 December 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 December 2024
Pupils understand the school's ethos of 'belonging'. They talk about the values of the school using the 'Churchfield Chums'. Pupils know that staff expect them to demonstrate the school values in their school and everyday life. They enjoy coming to school to learn about new things and see their friends. Pupils know that the staff will look after them and keep them safe. Pupils focus and engage in lessons. They know that the staff want them to do well and be successful with their learning. Pupils talk confidently and in detail about their current learning. However, some pupils struggle to remember previous topics and do not leave school with the knowledge of English and mathematics that is needed for secondary school. Most pupils behave well. However, behaviour is not managed consistently well by staff, meaning some pupils disrupt lessons and act unkindly. The school carefully plan trips. Pupils extend their learning during these experiences. For example, a visit to Ware Museum linked to the Second World War, and Celtic Harmony Camp linked to their work on the Stone Age. The residential trip develops their independence as they prepare pupils for life at secondary school.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not address pupils' misconceptions or gaps in knowledge once they have been identified. Therefore, pupils are not gaining the knowledge that they need. The school should ensure that the staff have the skills and expertise to address these gaps and enable pupils to achieve well.
- Behaviour is not managed consistently well throughout the school. As a result, some pupils disrupt lessons and are unkind to each other. The school should ensure that all staff understand and apply the school's approach to managing behaviour consistently.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
303 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Churchfield Church of England Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookland Junior School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 71% met the expected standard |
| Brookland Infant and Nursery School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Longlands Primary School and Nursery | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 38% met the expected standard |
| Millbrook School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 60% met the expected standard |
| Burleigh Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Laura Piazza
- Phone
- 01992463289
- Address
- Cheshunt Wash, Waltham Cross, EN8 0LU
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 143856
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.