Churchfield Church of England Academy
99%
Capacity
311
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Churchfield Church of England Academy
Churchfield Church of England Academy in Broxbourne sits at the bottom of the local league table for primary schools in Hertfordshire, ranking 314th out of 401 schools of the same type. Its headline Key Stage 2 metric — the percentage of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths — stands at just 33%, compared with the local authority average of 64%. That is a gap of 31 percentage points, and it places the school in the bottom 50% nationally. The picture is similarly stark across individual subjects: 58% of pupils met the expected standard in maths and writing, and 51% in reading, while the proportions reaching the higher standard are in single figures across the board. The school’s Progress 8 scores are not available, so it is not possible to say how much of this underperformance is linked to pupils’ starting points, but the raw outcomes are clearly well below what most Hertfordshire primaries achieve.
The school’s most recent graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2018, rated it Good overall, with Good for leadership and management and Good for early years provision. That was a significant improvement from its previous graded inspection in February 2016, when it was rated Inadequate. A subsequent ungraded inspection in December 2024 noted that some aspects were not as strong, but the overall effectiveness rating remained Good. Parent View responses, collected between September 2024 and September 2025, paint a mixed picture: 78% of the 95 respondents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 66% felt their child is safe. However, only 33% agreed that concerns are dealt with properly, and just 44% agreed that the school gives SEND children the support they need. The school’s recommendation rate is low, with 69% of parents saying they would not recommend it.
Churchfield is a Church of England primary with a nursery provision, serving 311 pupils against a capacity of 315. It is oversubscribed for 2025/26, with 72 applications for 32 places and 27 first-preference offers made. The school offers a range of facilities including a Forest School, sensory room, chapel, sports hall and art studios, and runs clubs such as choir, chess, film club and drama. Its SEND provisions cover dyslexia, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health support. For families considering this school, the key tension is between its improved Ofsted rating and the very low academic outcomes, alongside significant parental dissatisfaction around SEND support and concern-handling. The nearest Outstanding-rated alternative is Longlands Primary School and Nursery, 0.9 km away.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Cheshunt Wash, Waltham Cross, Broxbourne, EN8 0LU |
| Headteacher | Laura Piazza |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 311 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.1% |
| School Capacity | 311 / 315 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Dec 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (4 Dec 2024): Some aspects not as strong
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (33%)
13080th of 13,686
Nationally
1502nd of 1,612
In East of England
25th of 26
In Broxbourne
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
33%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
59%
'23/24
33%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
95 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed32
72
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (38% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British40.8%
- White (other)22.8%
- Mixed13.5%
- Asian3.5%
- Black1.3%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
8
Total schools
6
Oversubscribed
6
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Churchfield Church of England Academy
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
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How to Choose a Primary School
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KS2 SATs Explained
A parent's guide to Year 6 SATs and how results are reported
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Contact Information
Cheshunt Wash, Waltham Cross
Broxbourne, EN8 0LU
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