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Primary schools in and near Chalford

All 3 primary schools in Chalford, and the nearest just outside.

3 schools in Chalford

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  1. Chalford Hill Primary School

    Stroud, GL6 8LG · State · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

    Results below the Chalford average.

    23 first choices, 23 offers made

    Met the standard at 1164%

    Chalford 69%England 62%

    Days missed
    3.6%Chalford 4.2%
    Pupils
    195
    Pupils per teacher
    23.0
    View school Chalford Hill Primary School
  2. Eastcombe Primary School

    Stroud, GL6 7EA · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results well above the Chalford average, high absence.

    8 first choices, 8 offers made

    Met the standard at 1180%

    Chalford 69%England 62%

    Days missed
    6.2%Chalford 4.2%
    Pupils
    49
    Pupils per teacher
    12.7
    View school Eastcombe Primary School

Just outside Chalford

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Chalford.

  1. Oakridge Parochial School

    1.4 miles from Chalford · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England

    Results well below the Chalford average, high absence.

    5 first choices, 5 offers made

    Met the standard at 1156%

    Chalford 69%England 62%

    Days missed
    9.1%Chalford 4.2%
    Pupils
    29
    Pupils per teacher
    13.1
    View school Oakridge Parochial School
  2. Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School

    1.5 miles from Chalford · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Church of England
    • Has a nursery

    Results well below the Chalford average, high absence.

    9 first choices, 10 offers made

    Met the standard at 1160%

    Chalford 69%England 62%

    Days missed
    6.6%Chalford 4.2%
    Pupils
    115
    Pupils per teacher
    21.8
    View school Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School
The big picture

How Chalford's primary schools spread out

Each dot is one school. Hover over a dot to see which school it is.

Met the expected standard at 11

Share of Year 6 pupils reaching the expected level in reading, writing and maths.

Chalford 69%England 62%Chalford Hill Primary School: 64%Bussage Church of England Primary School: 69%Eastcombe Primary School: 80%0%25%50%75%100%
Primary schools in Chalford

Days missed

Share of school sessions pupils missed, for any reason. Lower is better.

Chalford average 4.7%Chalford Hill Primary School: 3.6%Bussage Church of England Primary School: 4.2%Eastcombe Primary School: 6.2%0%4%8%12%16%
Primary schools in Chalford

Ofsted grades in Chalford

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 1 newer or converted school doesn't have a grade yet.

  • Outstanding: 0 of 2
  • Good: 2 of 2
  • Requires improvement: 0 of 2
  • Inadequate: 0 of 2
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Chalford

  1. Some are faith schools.

    1 of the 3 primary schools in Chalford have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. Apply by 15 January.

    Apply to your council for a Reception place starting in September. Offers come out on 16 April.

  3. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

    Some grades are many years old. Each school's page shows the date of its last inspection and what's changed since.

    Show Good or Outstanding
  4. List a school you're likely to get.

    Popular schools fill up from the families who live closest. Add your postcode to see which schools are nearest, and put one of them on your form.

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About these schools

Primary schools in Chalford, explained

There are 3 primary schools in Chalford, teaching 436 children. 3 are run by the council and 0 are academies or free schools.

100% of the mainstream state schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 94.8% across England. 0 of them are Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.

68.6% of pupils in Chalford met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at 11, against 62% across England. The gap between schools is wide, from 64% to 80%, which is why it's worth looking school by school.

8.3% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £6,801 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 5.4% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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Questions

Questions parents ask

How many primary schools are in Chalford?
There are 3 primary schools in Chalford, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best primary schools in Chalford?
The highest-ranked primary schools in Chalford on Eduscope are Chalford Hill Primary School, Bussage Church of England Primary School and Eastcombe Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are primary schools in Chalford ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
How do primary schools in Chalford perform at Key Stage 2?
Across primary schools in Chalford, 69% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This figure is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.
What is the average class size in Chalford primary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across primary schools in Chalford is 21:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a primary school in Chalford?
When choosing a primary school in Chalford, consider Ofsted ratings, Key Stage 2 results, distance from home, school size, and whether the school offers wrap-around care. You can compare all 3 primary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, religious character, and more.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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