Chalkhill Primary School

About Chalkhill Primary School

Chalkhill Primary School’s combined KS2 results sit just two percentage points below the Brent local authority average of 65%, with 63% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in the 2023/24 academic year. That places the school 32nd out of 52 primaries in the borough, or around the 38th percentile — squarely in the middle of the pack. Where Chalkhill clearly outperforms the local picture is in maths: 85% of pupils hit the expected standard in that subject alone, and the average maths score of 106 is a healthy six points above the national benchmark of 100. Reading and writing expected rates are lower, at 75% and 68% respectively, which pulls the combined figure down. For parents weighing up local options, Chalkhill is a dependable, mid-table choice that delivers particularly well in numeracy, while the overall attainment gap to the LA average is narrow enough to suggest a solidly performing school rather than a struggling one.

Ofsted inspectors visited in February 2023 and awarded a Good rating across every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision all scored a 2. That’s a clean sweep of solid grades, and a clear improvement on the school’s previous inspection in 2011, which also rated overall effectiveness as Good but flagged early years provision as Requires Improvement. The consistency is reassuring. On the academic side, the proportion of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths combined is just 5%, which is low, though 34% achieved higher standard in maths alone — a strong showing. Progress scores are not available in the data, so it’s hard to say how much value the school adds, but the raw attainment figures suggest a school that gets most children to a decent level, especially in maths, without pushing a large number into the top tier.

Chalkhill is a three-form entry primary with nursery provision, and it’s clearly popular: for the 2025/26 intake, 117 families applied for 53 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.21 applicants per place. All 34 first-preference applicants were offered a spot, which is a good sign for local families who put it top of their list. The school has a Forest School, art studios, a sports hall and even a chapel on site, plus a broad range of clubs including gardening, eco club, science club and drama. Sports on offer include netball, tennis, gymnastics and athletics. For children with additional needs, the school supports moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, autistic spectrum disorder and social, emotional and mental health needs. With 31.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, Chalkhill serves a diverse and relatively disadvantaged community, and its solid Ofsted and mid-range results make it a sensible option for Brent families who value consistency over standout headline figures.

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