Chase Bridge Primary School, Twickenham
Chase Bridge Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Twickenham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2011. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 6th-highest of the 13 schools in Twickenham with published results, and 1,534th of 14,452 across England. It was 98% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2011)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Richmond upon Thames (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Chase Bridge Primary School in detail
Chase Bridge Primary School in its own words
The school runs after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Friday 12 February 2027 at 10.15am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Richmond upon Thames
Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 89% of Year 6 pupils at Chase Bridge Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 91% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 88% and 88% in Richmond upon Thames and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 83% in reading and 90% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Chase Bridge Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 105 families put Chase Bridge Primary School as their first choice and 229 named it as one of their preferences, for 90 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 16 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Chase Bridge Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Chase Bridge Primary School are Ivybridge Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 81% reading, 88% maths); St Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 100% maths); St Edmund's Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 86% reading, 91% maths); and Trafalgar Infant School (0.7 miles, Good).
Chase Bridge Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Ivybridge Primary SchoolSt Richard Reynolds Catholic Primary SchoolSt Edmund's Catholic Primary SchoolTrafalgar Infant School
What parents say
132 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Chase Bridge Primary School (as of September 2025): 95% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 63% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (96%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (63%).
Who goes there
12.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 37.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (39%), Mixed (22%) and Asian (15%).
In 2026, 26 pupils (4%) received SEN support and 24 (3.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Whitton Rail Station, about 970 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Kneller Hall, 120 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Chase Bridge Primary School issued 13 suspensions, 1.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Chase Bridge Primary School are The Richmond upon Thames School (0.3 miles), St Richard Reynolds Catholic High School (0.6 miles), Turing House School (1 mile) and Twickenham School (1 mile).
The Richmond upon Thames SchoolSt Richard Reynolds Catholic High SchoolTuring House SchoolTwickenham School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from January 2011, 15 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Chase Bridge offers an exceptional all-round education where children thrive academically and personally. The school goes above and beyond with its music programme, extensive extra-curricular activities, and strong focus on reading from the very start. Pupils are part of a warm, inclusive community where excellent behaviour and personal development are priorities.
Key Strengths
- Broad and ambitious curriculum with exceptional music provision - all Year 3 pupils learn a stringed instrument and there are three choirs plus a 50-pupil orchestra
- Highly effective reading programme starting in Reception with well-trained staff and matched books to support pupils to read accurately and fluently
- Excellent pupil behaviour with calm learning environments, extremely rare bullying incidents, and strong house system motivation
- Outstanding personal development programme including leadership roles, mental health support on site, and enrichment beyond the everyday
- High-quality professional development for all staff including early-career teachers, ensuring precise and effective teaching
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear procedures, open culture prioritizing pupil interests, and confident pupils who know staff will listen and take concerns seriously.
Extracurricular Activities
Chess, basketball, coding, magic club, three school choirs, orchestra (50 pupils), school performances, visits to residential care homes
Chase Bridge Primary School provides an exceptional education with pupils working together to be ready, safe, and respectful. The school has been rated Outstanding across all key areas including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision.
At a Glance
12.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
132 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 83% to 89% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 91% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 91% to 86% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.5
Avg class size
29.4
Infant (KS1)
29.6
KS2
14
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Chase Bridge Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Chase Bridge Primary School.
- Pins & Needles Club LTDAt the school · Not yet graded
- Pins & Needles Club LTD980m away · Not yet graded
- Ace Activity Camp Twickenham980m away · Not yet graded
- Strawberry Hill School Clubs980m away · Not yet graded
- Wilderness Club990m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Chase Bridge Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Chase Bridge Primary School is in Richmond upon Thames; for families living there:
Apply to Richmond upon Thames for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 16
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 16 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 11 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Richmond upon Thames is 27 (the median across 86 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Your chances of a place at Chase Bridge Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
620 pupils
630 places
10 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Twickenham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Twickenham
Across Richmond upon Thames council
Places available
2,079
Applications
1,663
Got 1st preference
88.8%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All primary applications across Richmond upon Thames council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
26
SEN Support
24
EHC Plans
7.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
656
Total Pupils
356
Boys
300
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
31
Teachers
21.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,455
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,259
Per pupil
£3577k
Total funding
£114k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.4%
Overall absence
7.7%
Persistent absence
545
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Chase Bridge Primary School
What are SATs results like at Chase Bridge Primary School?
Of the pupils at Chase Bridge Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 89% reached the expected standard in reading and 91% did so in maths.
What is Chase Bridge Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Chase Bridge Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2011, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Chase Bridge Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Chase Bridge Primary School is oversubscribed, Richmond upon Thames allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Chase Bridge Primary School?
Chase Bridge Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 98% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Chase Bridge Primary School?
Classes at Chase Bridge Primary School average 29.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Chase Bridge Primary School?
Chase Bridge Primary School has around 656 pupils on roll. 12% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Chase Bridge Primary School?
4.4% of sessions were missed at Chase Bridge Primary School in 2024/25. 7.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Chase Bridge Primary School?
Apply through Richmond upon Thames's coordinated admissions process, naming Chase Bridge Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Chase Bridge Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Pins & Needles Club LTD (registered, not yet graded). There are 4 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Chase Bridge Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 16 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 11 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Richmond upon Thames is 27 (the median across 86 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Chase Bridge Primary School?
Chase Bridge Primary School is at Kneller Road, Twickenham, TW2 7DE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)