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Chapel End Junior Academy

Waltham Forest, E17 4LSPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#6,855
of 13,686 nationally

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

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRoberts Road, London, Waltham Forest, E17 4LS
HeadteacherTerence Sheen
Local AuthorityWaltham Forest
Number of Pupils248
Free School Meals (FSM)34.7%
School Capacity248 / 360 (69% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (17 Jul 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 27 Apr 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
ICT SuiteSensory RoomMusic RoomsSports HallGymnasiumForest SchoolPlaying FieldsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

DanceFootballTennisGymnasticsCricketAthleticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubDramaEco ClubCodingScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: chapelendacademy.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chapel End Junior Academy

Chapel End Junior Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.