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Chater Junior School
Addiscombe Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0WN, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.3 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
241
Capacity
240
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 63% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 56% of schools nationwide. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 73% recommending the school, although feedback is based on a limited number of responses. The overall LocaleIQ score indicates that it performs better than 36% of schools, suggesting room for improvement in certain areas.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (11 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of extra-curricular
82%
My child makes good progress
82%
Good range of subjects
82%
School has high expectations
82%
Progress is communicated
82%
My child feels safe
73%
My child is happy
73%
Behaviour is good
73%
I'd recommend this school
73%
School supports development
73%
School keeps me informed
55%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani41.9%
Asian Other22.0%
Asian Indian10.4%
White Other6.2%
Asian Chinese3.3%
Black Other2.5%
Mixed Other2.5%
Asian Bangladeshi2.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
White British2.1%
Other1.2%
Black African1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Location
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51.65384, -0.40293 · WD18 0WN
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN117158
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.chaterjm.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Chater Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Chater Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2024.
Is Chater Junior School a good school?
Chater Junior School scores 36.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Chater Junior School?
Based on 11 Ofsted Parent View responses, Chater Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 70% across all parent survey questions.
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