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Schools in Chalfont St Peter

A town in Buckinghamshire

  • Town
  • 17 schools and nurseries
  • 2,346 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were below England in 2026. Missing school is a bigger problem than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Chalfont St Peter at a glance

Strong results at 11, weaker results at 16

How Chalfont St Peter's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries174 primary · 1 secondary · 8 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1173%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths33%Attainment 8 41.1, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary14%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school30%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Chalfont St Peter

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Chalfont St Peter primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Chalfont St Peter

4 mainstream schools in Chalfont St Peter, best first

Robertswood School

Gerrards Cross, SL9 0EW · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

53 first choices, 57 offers made

Met the standard at 1164%

England 62%

Days missed
7.4%
Pupils
411
Pupils per teacher
22.7
View school Robertswood School
See all 8 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Chalfont St Peter

1 mainstream schools in Chalfont St Peter, best first

The Chalfonts Community College

Gerrards Cross, SL9 8TP · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

73 first choices, 235 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1641.1

England 46.2

Days missed
13.8%
Pupils
1,058
Pupils per teacher
14.8
View school The Chalfonts Community College
See all 3 secondary schools

Nurseries in Chalfont St Peter

8 in Chalfont St Peter, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 8 nurseries

Sixth Forms in Chalfont St Peter

3 in Chalfont St Peter, by the school's Eduscope score

The Chalfonts Community College

Gerrards Cross, SL9 8TP · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

73 first choices, 235 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1641.1

England 46.2

Days missed
13.8%
Pupils
1,058
Pupils per teacher
14.8
View school The Chalfonts Community College

St Mary's School

Gerrards Cross, SL9 8JQ · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 18 · Girls

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
391
Pupils per teacher
–
View school St Mary's School

Thorpe House School

Gerrards Cross, SL9 8QA · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 18 · Boys

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results close to the England average.

Attainment 8 at 1648.9

England 46.2

Days missed
–
Pupils
267
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Thorpe House School

Private Schools in Chalfont St Peter

4 in Chalfont St Peter. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Gayhurst School

Gerrards Cross, SL9 8RJ · Independent · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
334
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Gayhurst School

Maltman's Green School

Gerrards Cross, SL9 8RR · Independent · Primary · Ages 2 to 11 · Girls

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
286
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Maltman's Green School

St Mary's School

Gerrards Cross, SL9 8JQ · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 18 · Girls

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
391
Pupils per teacher
–
View school St Mary's School
See all 4 private schools
The map

Every school in Chalfont St Peter, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Chalfont St Peter Infant School, Good or betterRobertswood School, GoodGayhurst School, InspectedMaltman's Green School, InspectedSt Mary's School, InspectedThorpe House School, InspectedChalfont St Peter CofE Academy, GoodThe Chalfonts Community College, GoodSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, GoodLovel End Nursery, Expected standard in every areaButtercups at Chalfont, OutstandingHungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries - Chalfont St Peter, GoodChalfont St Peter Montessori School, GoodChildlink Day Nursery and Pre School, GoodChalfont St Peter Preschool, GoodGayhurst School DaycareFootsteps Day Nursery and Pre School
  • Outstanding1
  • Good8
  • Not graded yet8
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Chalfont St Peter school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Chalfont St Peter's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Chalfont St Peter by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Chalfont St Peter vs England

How good are Chalfont St Peter's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Chalfont St Peter

Chalfont St PeterEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 3 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    73%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    33%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    30%

    England 18%

    Worse than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    14%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 4 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good4
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Chalfont St Peter in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
73% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap20%40%60%2018201920222023202420252026
33% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%20%40%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
30% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Chalfont St Peter has 17 schools and nurseries.

There are 19% fewer pupils than in 2018.

14% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Chalfont St Peter's state schools each January.

Down 19% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Chalfont St Peter14%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Chalfont St Peter

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How many schools are in Chalfont St Peter?

Chalfont St Peter has 17 schools, including 8 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 8 nurseries, 4 independent schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Chalfont St Peter?

The highest-ranked schools in Chalfont St Peter on Eduscope are Chalfont St Peter CofE Academy, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Robertswood School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Chalfont St Peter are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Chalfont St Peter hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Chalfont St Peter perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Chalfont St Peter, 73% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Chalfont St Peter?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Chalfont St Peter is 17.1:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Chalfont St Peter schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Chalfont St Peter is 30.2%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Chalfont St Peter?

There are 2,346 pupils enrolled across schools in Chalfont St Peter, with 1,288 in primary and 1,058 in secondary. 17.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Chalfont St Peter?

There are 4 independent schools in Chalfont St Peter. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in Chalfont St Peter on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Chalfont St Peter?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 17 schools in Chalfont St Peter by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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