Chapel End Junior Academy
About Chapel End Junior Academy
Chapel End Junior Academy has a mixed reputation among local families, reflected in its oversubscription picture. The school has a capacity of 360 pupils but currently enrols 248, meaning it is not full. This is a significant signal for parents weighing up options, especially in a borough where many primary schools are heavily oversubscribed. While the school does not publish a parent-view recommendation percentage in its data, the fact that places are available suggests it may not be the first choice for every family in the area. That said, the school has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent graded inspection, and its leadership and management were judged Outstanding. The previous inspection in 2012 rated the school Inadequate, so the turnaround under headteacher Terence Sheen has been substantial. For parents who prioritise a school that has demonstrably improved and offers a calm, structured environment, Chapel End is worth a closer look.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Jul 2024Latest monitoring visit (17 Jul 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 27 Apr 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Source: chapelendacademy.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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