Chalfont St Giles Junior School, Chalfont St Giles
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school creates a happy, nurturing environment where children thrive academically and personally. Teachers have strong subject expertise and provide high-quality pastoral care that helps pupils develop confidence. The school offers a wealth of enrichment activities - from residential trips to workshops and sporting competitions - that prepare children exceptionally well for secondary school and help them become confident, responsible citizens.
Key Strengths
- Strong pastoral care and welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and supported
- Ambitious curriculum with high expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND
- Excellent reading culture with pupils engaging with challenging texts and receiving targeted support
- Rich enrichment activities including workshops, talent shows, residential visits and sporting competitions
- Well-mannered, respectful pupils who build positive relationships and celebrate diversity
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum not yet fully embedded and delivered consistently across all subjects, leading to gaps in some pupils' learning
- Writing standards are not applied consistently across foundation subjects, resulting in variable quality of work
- Persistent absence remains high, particularly among disadvantaged pupils, causing them to miss valuable learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Workshops, talent shows, residential visits, sporting competitions, war bunker visits, film studio visits, places of worship visits, community events, reading buddy programme
Chalfont St Giles Junior School has maintained the standards identified at its previous outstanding inspection. The school is highly welcoming and nurturing with a strong curriculum, though some inconsistencies remain in implementation.
At a Glance
15.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
57 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 77%. Maths has improved from 72% to 82%. Writing has improved from 68% to 78%.
Class Sizes
29.8
Avg class size
29.8
KS2
8
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
233 pupils
240 capacity
7 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Chalfont St Giles
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Chalfont St Giles
Admissions Demand - Buckinghamshire
Places available
6,847
Applications
5,934
Got 1st preference
89.9%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Primary admissions across Buckinghamshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(108)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.10654%
Overall absence
11.15702%
Persistent absence
242
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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