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Chessbrook Education Support Centre
Hertfordshire·Not applicable·East of England·Pupil referral unit·WD18 6LJ
URN: 130349
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School information
| URN | 130349 |
| Local authority | Hertfordshire |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Pupil referral unit |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 5-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Steve McShannon |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | WD18 6LJ |
| Latest pupils | 8 |
| FSM eligible | 25.0% |
Contact and identifiers
Tolpits Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 6LJ
www.chessbrook.herts.sch.ukView local authority page1923212025| DfE number | 1105 |
| UKPRN | 10016586 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 1995 |
| GIAS updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |