Compare Chessbrook Education Support Centre and Colnbrook School and Garston Manor School

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Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

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Q: How should I choose a school?

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Chessbrook Education Support Centre (Not applicable) in Watford; Colnbrook School (Not applicable) in Watford; Garston Manor School (Not applicable) in Watford — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Chessbrook Education Support Centre, Colnbrook School and Garston Manor School. They are not applicable phase and pupil referral unit and community special school type located around Watford, Hertfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Chessbrook Education Support Centre), published Jun 2014. The lowest is 2 (Garston Manor School), published Jan 2013. The most recent inspection on record is for Chessbrook Education Support Centre (Jun 2014). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 300, typical FSM 30–35%, range 25–30%–40–45%; all under Hertfordshire local authority.

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Attribute	Chessbrook Education Support Centre WD18 6LJ	Colnbrook School WD19 7UY	Garston Manor School WD25 7HR
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Pupil referral unit	Not applicable • Community special school	Not applicable • Community special school
Location	Watford Hertfordshire WD18 6LJ	Watford Hertfordshire WD19 7UY	Watford Hertfordshire WD25 7HR
Latest Ofsted	1 6 Jun 2014	1 13 Nov 2013	2 10 Jan 2013
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 0 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	130	150
Capacity utilisation	—	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Hertfordshire (919)	Hertfordshire (919)	Hertfordshire (919)
Website	www.chessbrook.herts.sch.uk	www.colnbrook.herts.sch.uk	www.garstonmanor.herts.sch.uk
Telephone	01923212025	02084281281	01923673757
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Chessbrook Education Support Centre

WD18 6LJ

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Pupil referral unit
Location: Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 6LJ
Ofsted: 1 6 Jun 2014
Pupils: ≈ 0 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.chessbrook.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01923212025

Colnbrook School

WD19 7UY

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Watford
Hertfordshire
WD19 7UY
Ofsted: 1 13 Nov 2013
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.colnbrook.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 02084281281

Garston Manor School

WD25 7HR

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Watford
Hertfordshire
WD25 7HR
Ofsted: 2 10 Jan 2013
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hertfordshire (919)
Website: www.garstonmanor.herts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01923673757

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.