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Chaucer School
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- Sheffield S5 8NH
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Inadequate
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal development | Inadequate |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour and attitudes are improving with the 'Chaucer Way' expectations
Academic Progress: Significant weaknesses in curriculum planning and implementation.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Poor behaviour and attendance. Pupils do not feel safe.
Academic Progress: Pupils' attendance still does not meet aspirations
Qualifications and Training: Professional development is well planned and implemented
Qualifications and Training: Staff receive regular updates and training, particularly for SEND.
Current Educational Practices: Some progress in refining the curriculum in subjects like mathematics and art.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff do not feel supported by leaders when faced with challenging behaviour.
Strengths and Challenges: Variability in teaching quality remains
Communication: Clear communication with parents about safeguarding concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Curriculums refined with external insights
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders must ensure staff understand and apply the behaviour policy consistently.
Actions for Quality Improvement: New leaders are starting to prioritize the right things but progress is slow.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Processes to safeguard pupils are refined
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils do not feel safe. High rates of suspensions and poor behaviour management.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Effective processes for raising and monitoring safeguarding concerns.
Extracurricular Offerings: Limited opportunities for personal development and extracurricular activities.
Career Counselling Services: Students receive impartial careers advice and meet Baker Clause requirements.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Needs of SEND pupils are generally met, with regular updates and training for staff.
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About Us
Chaucer School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 822 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 19% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Inadequate by recent Ofsted inspection.
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It gives me great pleasure and pride to introduce Chaucer School to you.
It's still a great location to reach your potential, and you'll be thrilled by the wide range of wonderful options your child will have once they enrol in our learning community.
We put a lot of focus on doing well in the fields of science, math, and English.
Along with our pride in engaging, hands-on ICT and technology education and our students' growing global awareness, these things go hand in hand.
All of our pupils are raised to expect great things from the moment they arrive at Chaucer School.
These include diligence, self-control, politeness, and respect.
We place a high value on parental support for Chaucer, and strong relationships between parents and teachers assist to support and mentor kids toward successful, healthy lives.
These solid bonds, combined with the incredibly positive school culture at Chaucer, help children grow into accomplished students, self-assured people, and responsible citizens.
Our kids are proud of their school because it is a place of honesty and integrity, and many of them maintain relationships even after they graduate.
In fact, a significant portion of our employees and parents were formerly students.
In September 2012, Chaucer School became an academy and forged a close alliance with the Tapton School Academy Trust and Tapton School.
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It's still a great location to reach your potential, and you'll be thrilled by the wide range of wonderful options your child will have once they enrol in our learning community.
We put a lot of focus on doing well in the fields of science, math, and English.
Along with our pride in engaging, hands-on ICT and technology education and our students' growing global awareness, these things go hand in hand.
All of our pupils are raised to expect great things from the moment they arrive at Chaucer School.
These include diligence, self-control, politeness, and respect.
We place a high value on parental support for Chaucer, and strong relationships between parents and teachers assist to support and mentor kids toward successful, healthy lives.
These solid bonds, combined with the incredibly positive school culture at Chaucer, help children grow into accomplished students, self-assured people, and responsible citizens.
Our kids are proud of their school because it is a place of honesty and integrity, and many of them maintain relationships even after they graduate.
In fact, a significant portion of our employees and parents were formerly students.
In September 2012, Chaucer School became an academy and forged a close alliance with the Tapton School Academy Trust and Tapton School.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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B-
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B
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| Ofset report | Inadequate | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.4 | 15.1 | 17.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 19% | 48% | 26% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 30.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 19% | 37.38% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% | 52.71% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 31% | 31.69% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 14.26% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 20.14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.46 | 3.28 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 82% | 89.26% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 188 | 180 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 73% | 82.26% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 35.13% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 31.61% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 7.58% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.9% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.42% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.58% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.25 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 29.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 19% | 37.95% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% | 50.45% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 18% | 26.5% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 14.5% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 18.81% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.26 | 3.13 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 89.03% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 155 | 178 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 84.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 36.33% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 31.83% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 21% | 8.07% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.87% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.53% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.2% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.02 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 29.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 15% 6 | 28.68% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% 9 | 44.22% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 2% | 26.73% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.07% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.78% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.21 | 2.87 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 85.78% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 162 | 153 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 78.78% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 67% | 39.78% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 30.59% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.78% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.19% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.85% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.56 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 33.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 21% 4 | 28.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% 4 | 41.32% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 8% | 23.34% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 2% | 10.61% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 2% | 14.16% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.55 | 2.68 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 87% | 93.04% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 150 | 166 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 85.13% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 60% | 37.43% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 29.48% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 7.26% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.83% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.35% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.48% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.57 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 33.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 17% | 32.33% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% | 45.45% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 1% | 27.06% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 14.79% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 90.17% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 149 | 159 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 78.48% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 72% | 40.52% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 29% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 7.17% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.22% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 13% | 6.3% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.22% | 2.45% |
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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 | 31st Mar 2025 - 11th 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 | 2nd 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 - 30th Mar 2025 |
| Summer Term | 12th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Chaucer School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1