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Chestnut Lane School
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Chestnut Lane School
- Primary
- Amersham HP6 6EF
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| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a high priority; phonics knowledge is well-utilized.
Success of the Curriculum: Curriculum fosters spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development very well.
Areas Needing Improvement: Build on high-quality marking to allow reflection and better response to teachers' comments.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve exceptionally well in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective support quickly put in place for those needing help.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is exemplary; excellent relationships between pupils and adults.
Support for SEND Pupils: Teachers set work at the right level with highly effective support and guidance.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel very safe; taught how to keep safe in various situations, including internet use.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School provides a safe, stimulating environment; safety posters created by Year 2 students.
Parent Feedback: Parents overwhelmingly supportive, appreciating excellent communication with school.
Parental Involvement: Many attend Friday morning 'drop in' focused on reading.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers reflect on learning quality, fostering good relationships with each student.
Impact on Student Progress: A high proportion of teaching is outstanding, enabling quick and sustained progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers’ marking concentrates on verbal feedback, followed by written comments for older students.
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About Us
Chestnut Lane School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Buckinghamshire County, South East.
It has 208 students from age 3-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The Chestnut Lane & Elangeni PTA is open to all parents of students who attend Chestnut Lane or Elangeni (CLESA).
Being a member of CLESA does not require you to participate in any or all of the activities held throughout the year; you are simply welcome to do so if you so choose.
CLESA raises money to pay for items that are not covered by central funding.
We raised 28,768 for the two schools during the most recent academic year (2017–18).
Through a variety of events, CLESA raises money for the local community as well as the students and families of the two schools.
Gift cards from Tesco, John Lewis/Waitrose, and Sainsbury's are also sold to raise money.
This programme raised slightly over 4,441 in 2017–18.
Visit the Gift Card scheme page or look for the postcard flyers that are available at both school offices for further information.
Without the CLESA Committee's enthusiastic, helpful, and committed crew, none of this would be possible.
Come to a meeting and check out what we do.
can also be found on the noticeboard at Elangeni and the CLESA noticeboard next to the main entrance at Chestnut Lane.
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Being a member of CLESA does not require you to participate in any or all of the activities held throughout the year; you are simply welcome to do so if you so choose.
CLESA raises money to pay for items that are not covered by central funding.
We raised 28,768 for the two schools during the most recent academic year (2017–18).
Through a variety of events, CLESA raises money for the local community as well as the students and families of the two schools.
Gift cards from Tesco, John Lewis/Waitrose, and Sainsbury's are also sold to raise money.
This programme raised slightly over 4,441 in 2017–18.
Visit the Gift Card scheme page or look for the postcard flyers that are available at both school offices for further information.
Without the CLESA Committee's enthusiastic, helpful, and committed crew, none of this would be possible.
Come to a meeting and check out what we do.
can also be found on the noticeboard at Elangeni and the CLESA noticeboard next to the main entrance at Chestnut Lane.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C-
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B-
|
D+
|
| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-7 | 3-11 | 4-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.4 | - | 15.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Chestnut Lane School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1