Ivy Chimneys Primary School
Ivy Chimneys Road, Epping, CM16 4EPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ivy Chimneys Primary School is a primary school in Epping for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. It ranks 2nd of 6 primary schools in Epping. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 November 2013, report published 25 November 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 June 2022
Pupils are proud to attend Ivy Chimneys Primary School. They have no end of opportunities to broaden their horizons and see what possibilities await them as they grow up. They are supported to step out of their comfort zone and try new things, such as canoeing, performing on stage, or raising money for charity. Pupils get on very well with adults, and with each other. Adults have high expectations of pupils, which pupils live up to. There is a mutual respect between adults and pupils. Adults are caring, and pupils trust that they will receive help if they run into a problem. This includes bullying if it happens, which it rarely does. Pupils know how to stay safe and look after themselves well. Younger pupils know how to be safe when they are out in public, and older pupils are clear how to use the internet responsibly and safely. Pupils' mental health has the same priority as their physical health. The school's rabbit, Twitch, is always on hand for pupils who may need help to calm down or relax if they are feeling worried or anxious.
What the school should improve
- A small number of weaker readers in key stage 1 do not receive the precise support they need to help them catch up quickly. This slows down the way in which these pupils learn to read. Leaders should ensure that teachers fully implement the phonics programme to provide effective support for these pupils who need extra help in learning to read.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
36 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
338 pupils on roll, with places for 345
Schools near Ivy Chimneys Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epping Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Theydon Bois Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Coopersale and Theydon Garnon Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
| Hereward Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 90% met the expected standard |
| St John Fisher Catholic Primary School | 3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 53% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- EPPING FOREST SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Rebecca Sigston
- Phone
- 01992573518
- Address
- Ivy Chimneys Road, Epping, CM16 4EP
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 145605
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.