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Schools in Chorleywood

A town in Hertfordshire

  • Town
  • 9 schools and nurseries
  • 2,455 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 above England in 2026. Attendance is close to the England figure.

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A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Chorleywood at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How Chorleywood's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries94 primary · 1 secondary · 3 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1182%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths82%Attainment 8 64.0, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary5%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school18%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Chorleywood

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 Chorleywood primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Chorleywood

4 mainstream schools in Chorleywood, best first

The Russell School

Rickmansworth, WD3 5RR · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

Results well above the England average.

48 first choices, 29 offers made

Met the standard at 1186%

England 62%

Days missed
2.9%
Pupils
237
Pupils per teacher
22.4
View school The Russell School

Chorleywood Primary School

Rickmansworth, WD3 5HR · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

24 first choices, 30 offers made

Met the standard at 1180%

England 62%

Days missed
3.4%
Pupils
205
Pupils per teacher
22.0
View school Chorleywood Primary School
See all 5 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Chorleywood

1 mainstream schools in Chorleywood, best first

St Clement Danes School

Rickmansworth, WD3 6EW · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

295 first choices, 231 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1664.0

England 46.2

Days missed
6.5%
Pupils
1,585
Pupils per teacher
17.3
View school St Clement Danes School

Nurseries in Chorleywood

3 in Chorleywood, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in Chorleywood

1 in Chorleywood, by the school's Eduscope score

St Clement Danes School

Rickmansworth, WD3 6EW · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

295 first choices, 231 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1664.0

England 46.2

Days missed
6.5%
Pupils
1,585
Pupils per teacher
17.3
View school St Clement Danes School

Private Schools in Chorleywood

1 in Chorleywood. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

The map

Every school in Chorleywood, 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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Chorleywood Primary School, OutstandingThe Russell School, Outstanding in every areaArnett Hills Junior Mixed and Infant School, GoodCharlotte House Preparatory School, InspectedSt Clement Danes School, OutstandingChrist Church Chorleywood CofE School, OutstandingLittle Cakes Montessori School, Strong standard in every areaHillside Pre - School (Chorleywood) Ltd, GoodOld MacDonald's Day Nursery, Good
  • Outstanding3
  • Good3
  • Not graded yet3
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 Chorleywood school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Chorleywood's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Chorleywood by postcode

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

Chorleywood vs England

How good are Chorleywood'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 Chorleywood

ChorleywoodEngland

  • 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.

    82%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    82%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

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

    18%

    England 18%

    Close to England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    5%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 4 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding3
  • Good1
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Chorleywood in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%75%100%20182019202320242025
82% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap60%75%90%2018201920222023202420252026
82% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
18% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Chorleywood has 9 schools and nurseries.

There are 4% more pupils than in 2018.

5% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Chorleywood's state schools each January.

Up 4% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

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.

Chorleywood5%

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 Chorleywood

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How many schools are in Chorleywood?

Chorleywood has 9 schools, including 5 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 3 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Chorleywood?

The highest-ranked schools in Chorleywood on Eduscope are The Russell School, Chorleywood Primary School, Christ Church Chorleywood CofE 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 Chorleywood are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Chorleywood hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 3 schools rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Chorleywood perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Chorleywood, 82% 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 Chorleywood?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Chorleywood is 18.4:1. 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 Chorleywood schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Chorleywood is 17.5%. 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 Chorleywood?

There are 2,455 pupils enrolled across schools in Chorleywood, with 870 in primary and 1,585 in secondary. 4.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Chorleywood?

There is 1 independent school in Chorleywood. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Chorleywood?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 9 schools in Chorleywood 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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