Chessbrook Education Support Centre is a pupil referral unit in Watford, Hertfordshire, for children and young people aged 5 to 16.
- Ages 5–16
- 7 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 5 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 7
- Headteacher
- Mr Steve McShannon (Headteacher)
- Opened
- 1 September 1995
- Free school meals
- 42.9% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Hertfordshire
- School reference (URN)
- 130349
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Hertfordshire council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, May 2014; school remains Outstanding (February 2024)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in May 2014. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Since then: School remains Outstanding (ungraded inspection, February 2024).
Contact and getting there
Tolpits Lane, Watford, WD18 6LJ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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- Nisai Virtual Academy Ltd Independent · Ages 16–25 1.1 miles
- Colnbrook School Special school · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Outstanding 1.7 miles
- Warren Dell Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Outstanding 1.7 miles
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Questions about Chessbrook Education Support Centre
How do I get a place at Chessbrook Education Support Centre?
Places at Chessbrook Education Support Centre are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Hertfordshire council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Chessbrook Education Support Centre take?
Aged 5 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Chessbrook Education Support Centre’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in February 2024 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Chessbrook Education Support Centre?
Tolpits Lane, Watford, WD18 6LJ, in Hertfordshire.
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