Chessbrook Education Support Centre, Watford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its May 2014 inspection — unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
42.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Watford
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Admissions Demand - Hertfordshire
Places available
15,354
Applications
13,699
Got 1st preference
75.8%
Got preferred school
94.7%
Secondary admissions across Hertfordshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(6)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Chessbrook Education Support Centre
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Willow Tree Primary School
Ascot Road Primary School
Laurance Haines School
Chater Infant School
Chater Junior School
Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery)
Field Junior School
Lanchester Primary School
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
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