Chessbrook Education Support Centre
Other · Pupil referral unit · Ages 5–16 · Watford, Hertfordshire
Chessbrook Education Support Centre is an other school in Watford, Hertfordshire for ages 5–16 (pupil referral unit). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Outstanding, from the inspection on 7 February 2024.
Key facts
- Address
- Tolpits Lane, Watford, WD18 6LJ
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 5–16
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Hertfordshire
- Pupils on roll
- 7 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 42.9% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 1.7
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Outstanding Inspected 7 February 2024
Strengths
- “They appreciate staff taking the time to get to know their individual needs before they start.”
- “Through this careful induction, staff build a clear picture of how to reengage pupils with their education.”
- “Pupils build incredibly positive relationships with staff.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 18 March 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
More with a 3-month pass
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby other schools
Straight-line distance, in Hertfordshire.
- Merchant Taylors' School 1.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Merchant Taylors' Prep School 1.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Colnbrook School 1.7 mi School remains Outstanding
- Longwood School 1.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- Falconer School 2.0 mi Some aspects not as strong
- York House School 2.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Purcell School 2.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- St Margaret's School 2.4 mi No Ofsted grade