Chalgrove Primary School

About Chalgrove Primary School

Chalgrove Primary School in Barnet is clearly a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For entry in 2025/26, the school received 131 applications for just 30 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.37. That means more than four families applied for every available spot. Of those 131 applicants, 30 put Chalgrove as their first preference, and 27 of those were offered a place. While the school does not publish a formal parent satisfaction survey, this level of demand is a strong signal that families in the area rate it highly. The school is led by headteacher Jennifer Gaffney and caters for 216 pupils aged 4 to 11, operating just under its capacity of 224. It is a non-denominational state primary with no nursery provision or sixth form.

Academically, Chalgrove performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 81 per cent of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Barnet local authority average of 73 per cent. The school’s average scores in reading and maths both sat at 109, and 12 per cent of pupils achieved the higher standard across all three subjects. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, the school received an Outstanding rating across every category, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision. This is an upgrade from its previous Good rating in 2014, when leadership and management was already judged Outstanding. Chalgrove ranks 24th out of 80 primary schools in Barnet, placing it in the top 25 per cent locally, and 10th percentile nationally.

The school offers a solid range of facilities including a dining hall, outdoor playground, gymnasium, forest school, art studios and a chapel. Sports on offer include netball, athletics, dance, cricket, football and tennis, while clubs cover science, art, gardening, eco activities and coding. For families with children who have additional needs, Chalgrove provides support for moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, hearing impairment, autistic spectrum disorder, and other difficulties. It also has a resourced provision. With 20.4 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a reasonably diverse intake. Given its strong academic results, high demand and broad SEND support, Chalgrove is a strong fit for families who want a well-regarded local primary with a proven track record and a wide range of enrichment activities.

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