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Chater Junior School

Watford, WD18 0WNPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
53%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#9,803
of 13,686 nationally

About Chater Junior School

Chater Junior School in Watford is a state primary for ages 7 to 11, and its intake numbers tell a clear story: the school is essentially full, with 241 pupils on roll against a capacity of 240. That tight fit suggests a steady local demand, though the school doesn't appear to be oversubscribed to the point of turning families away. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 14.9%, which is worth noting against the national primary average of around 23% — so the school serves a slightly less disadvantaged cohort than the country as a whole. It's a mixed, non-religious school with no nursery or sixth form, and it's led by headteacher Rajneet Khindey. The most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, rated the school Good overall, with Good marks for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. That's a step down from its previous Outstanding rating in 2013, but the current judgement still reflects a solid, well-run school.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAddiscombe Road, Watford, Watford, WD18 0WN
HeadteacherRajneet Khindey
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils241
Free School Meals (FSM)14.9%
School Capacity241 / 240 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 12 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryDining HallGymnasiumPlaying FieldsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

CricketRoundersTennisFootballCross CountryAthletics

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDramaFilm ClubChoirChessCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Source: chaterjm.herts.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chater Junior School

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