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Chennestone Primary School

Spelthorne, TW16 5EDPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
64%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
23 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
#6,502
of 13,686 nationally

About Chennestone Primary School

Chennestone Primary School in Spelthorne is a popular choice among local families, with 89 applications chasing just 29 places for the 2025/26 intake, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.07. Of those 89 applications, 23 were first-preference offers, suggesting strong demand from parents who placed it at the top of their list. The school doesn't publish a parent-view recommendation percentage, but the high level of competition for places is a clear signal that families in the area rate it highly. The school is a state-funded, mixed primary for children aged 5 to 11, with no nursery provision or sixth form. It has a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has held consistently across its two most recent inspections, with the latest full graded inspection taking place in February 2023.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressManor Lane, Sunbury-on-Thames, Spelthorne, TW16 5ED
HeadteacherHayley Mulhall
Local AuthoritySurrey
Number of Pupils311
Free School Meals (FSM)15.8%
School Capacity311 / 330 (94% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Apr 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteLibraryGymnasiumArt StudiosSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballDanceTennisGymnasticsRoundersCricket

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingChessDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:30

After-school care

15:15-18:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chennestone Primary School

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