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Latest graded outcome: Good (February 2023)
Chennestone Primary School
Sunbury-on-Thames
Manor Lane, TW16 5ED
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Inspection summary
Latest report · March 2023
Latest graded outcome: Good (February 2023)
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Chennestone Primary School is a friendly and nurturing community where pupils feel safe and respected. Inspectors found that while some recent turnover in staff and governors has caused instability, leaders remain ambitious for all pupils and provide an effective curriculum that supports both academic and personal development.
Strengths
What inspectors noted positively.
- Effective teaching of early reading and phonics from Reception onwards.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Wide range of extracurricular clubs and leadership roles for older pupils.
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- Consistency in the curriculum for a small number of foundation subjects and early years aspects.
- Stability of communication to keep parents better informed during leadership transitions.
- Consistency in how new or temporary staff apply the school's behaviour management procedures.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, underpinned by a culture of vigilance and clear policies to protect children and identify those at risk.
Leadership
Leaders and governors have taken effective action to stabilize the school following significant staff and governor turnover, though they recognize the need to continue rebuilding confidence and morale.
Inspection highlights
Pupils are proud to belong to this vibrant community.
Nurturing environment where bullying is not a worry.
Highly effective teacher training in phonics and mathematics.
Pupils develop mature views through debates on current affairs.
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Performance & attendance
Achievement
KS2 expected standard
72%
KS2 higher standard
12%
Attendance
Attendance rate
95.7%
Absence rate
4.3%
Persistent absence
7.12%
Published by the Department for Education. · 2024-2025
School at a glance
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PhasePrimary
Age range4–11
Number on roll311
TownSunbury-on-Thames
Local authoritySurrey
CountySurrey
Data year2024-2025
Last updatedJune 2026
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- June 2026
- Data year
- 2024-2025
- Inspection date
- March 2023
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