Chestnuts Primary School, London

In its own words: "Welcome to Chestnuts Primary school, a vibrant, diverse and welcoming school where children thrive, feel valued, and develop a genuine love of learning. Our community is at the heart of everything we do, and we are proud of the rich mix of cultures, languages and experiences that shape our school and help every child feel seen and celebrated."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to our wonderful school. I feel privileged to be headteacher of such a fantastic place! Chestnuts is a 2 form entry Primary School with a diverse and creative community. We thrive on making learning fun, and are on a journey to ensure children have creative and enjoyable learning experiences."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £4 per day.

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 2pm, an open day on Monday 9 November 2026 at 9.15am and an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026 at 9.15am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Chestnuts Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 82% and 82% in Haringey and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 82% in reading and 88% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 71 families put Chestnuts Primary School as their first choice and 246 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 15 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Chestnuts Primary School are West Green Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 79% reading, 86% maths); St Ann's CE Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 72% reading, 78% maths); St John Vianney RC Primary School (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 88% reading, 92% maths); and St Mary's Priory Catholic Infant School (0.3 miles).

Chestnuts Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

Chestnuts Primary School is one of 2 schools run by The Green Lane Co-operative Learning Trust, an academy trust.

29.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (36%), Mixed (11%) and other ethnic groups (10%).

In 2026, 64 pupils (14.5%) received SEN support and 11 (2.5%) 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 autism.

The nearest railway station is Harringay Green Lanes Rail Station, about 800 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).

14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Chestnuts Primary School, 110 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Chestnuts Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

Chestnuts Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Chestnuts Primary School are Park View School (0.3 miles) and Skinners' Academy (0.7 miles).