Little Chalfont Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted judgements: Outstanding

Oakington Avenue, Little Chalfont, Amersham, HP6 6SXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Little Chalfont Primary School is a primary school in Amersham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 268 schools in Buckinghamshire. It ranks 1st of 8 primary schools in Amersham. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in July 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 8 July 2025, report published 17 September 2025

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 July 2025

Pupils thrive at Little Chalfont Primary School. The school hums with the sound of happy pupils joining in enthusiastically with all aspects of school life. Staff establish strong relationships with pupils, who feel safe and supported as a result. This warm and welcoming school effectively combines high aspirations for its pupils with exceptional levels of care, nurture and support. Pupils of all ages represent their school responsibly and with maturity. They are understandably proud of their school and of the part they play in making it a special place to learn and play. Parents and carers are thrilled that their children attend such an inclusive, welcoming and friendly school. The school's values: ready, respectful and resilient, run through all aspects of school life. They are reflected in pupils' excellent behaviour and in their strong motivation to succeed. Pupils demonstrate high levels of respect for adults and each other. They listen intently to their teachers and work diligently. Children in early years are quickly absorbed into school life when they start school. They grow rapidly in confidence and self-esteem. Children and pupils achieve very well. Those in Year 6 are prepared extremely well for the transition to the next stage of their education.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

32 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths78%

78%, 16 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths34%

34%, 26 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score113

113, 7 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score112

112, 7 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score111

111, 6 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

247 pupils on roll, with places for 244

Eligible for free school meals1.6%

1.6%, 24.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language25.9%

25.9%, 4.3 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13%

13%, 1.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0.8%

0.8%, 5.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Little Chalfont Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy0.9 milesOfsted: Good73% met the expected standard
Chenies School1 mileOfsted: Requires improvement74% met the expected standard
The Russell School1 mileOfsted judgements: Outstanding86% met the expected standard
St George's Church of England Infant School2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Woodside Junior School2 milesOfsted: Good77% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
CHESS VALLEY PRIMARY LEARNING TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Robert Hacking
Address
Oakington Avenue, Little Chalfont, Amersham, HP6 6SX
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
URN
150336

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.