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Chilwell School
- Secondary
- Broxtowe NG9 5AL
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Proportion of disadvantaged pupils achieving targets is increasing.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and respect each other, staff and visitors.
Qualifications and Training: Staff value support from senior leaders focusing on their workload and well-being.
Current Educational Practices: Regular opportunities to share best practices improve pupils' progress.
Strengths and Challenges: Confident funding is focused on needs of SEN and disadvantaged pupils.
Communication: School makes expectations of safeguarding clear to alternative providers.
Parent Satisfaction: Vast majority of parents say their children are safe at school.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can get involved through various school activities.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders collaborate effectively for safeguarding and resolve issues timely.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have high expectations and strive to improve outcomes.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Robust procedures are in place to follow up absence.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Governors proactive in supporting strategies for emotional, social, and mental health issues.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of extra-curricular activities develop confidence and culture of aspiration.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities promote balance between studies and extracurriculars.
Career Counselling Services: Best practice in teaching evident in 16鈥�19 study programmes.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students of all abilities challenged and make good progress.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Detailed information provided to staff; training conducted for supporting SEND pupils.
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About Us
Chilwell School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.
It has 1069 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 44% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
94.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The foundation of our school's ideals is creating a community that appreciates education. We take pride in our unwavering dedication to helping our students and everyone who works for and with our family of schools succeed. We think that because we are foundation schools, we have the ability to set standards and the independence to make sure we can meet the changing requirements of our community. We have developed a reputation as a caring institution and a place where students succeed over the course of over fifty years. In today's climate, where more and more schools are involved in large corporate organisations, our position is one where parents and students know they will get a personal programme which is based upon our local knowledge. As a member of the Chilwell educational community, we are honoured to collaborate with our partner primaries to provide our students with a top-notch education. The Family of Schools, will challenge and support each other to provide opportunities within a safe environment for the children and young people of Chilwell and Beeston, that inspire and prepare them for a bright and successful future.
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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 | -0.10 | 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 | 47.2 | 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 | 44% | 30.47% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 45.87% | 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 | 18% | 26.71% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 10.76% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 15.53% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.18 | 2.88 | 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 | 94% | 90.88% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 113 | 156 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 82.72% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 34.62% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 31.82% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 4.3% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 11.82% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.24% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.92% | 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 | -0.2 | 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 | 49.3 | 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 | 54% | 34.29% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 48.84% | 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 | 19% | 23.77% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 12.61% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 17.05% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.35 | 3.01 | 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 | 91% | 94.64% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 131 | 155 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 88.9% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 36.64% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 33.76% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 4.28% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.16% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.96% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.8% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
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 | 0.01 | 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 | 46.6 | 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 | 46% 7 | 32.2% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 12 | 49.35% | 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 | 24% | 27.02% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 1 | 11.44% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% 1 | 16.41% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.02 | 3.09 | 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 | 93% | 92.65% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 139 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 84.39% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 36.98% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 31.65% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 3.02% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.74% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.43% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.91% | 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 | -0.24 | 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 | 44.6 | 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 | 39% 8 | 32.27% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% 13 | 48.29% | 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 | 29% | 26% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 12 | 10.88% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% 7 | 16.65% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.95 | 3 | 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 | 94% | 90% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 151 | 150 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 79.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 32.56% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 49% | 34.42% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 1.23% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.3% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 5.07% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.02% | 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 | -0.03 | 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 | 47.9 | 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 | 47% | 31.78% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 46.96% | 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 | 57% | 27.2% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% | 15.12% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 16.8% | 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 | 94% | 84.44% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 155 | 154 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 72.14% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 36.23% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 35% | 33.65% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.53% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.21% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 7.51% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.77% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.27 | 30.6 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.33 | 30.66 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.00% | 10% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 35 | 100 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 77% | 60.33% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 5.79% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 20.69% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 7.72% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.48 | 35.09 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.21 | 35.36 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.5% | 15.36% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 46 | 117 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 48% | 63.18% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 5.56% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 17.87% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 20% | 8.62% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.96 2 | 28.23 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.20 | 29.77 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.7% | 9.39% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 46 | 112 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 67% | 55.89% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 10.62% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 21.54% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 8% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.68 1 | 28.32 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.07 1 | 28.33 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.0% | 10.47% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 5 | 13.43% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 6.11% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 12.54% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.97% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.63 | 25.05 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.97 | 27.1 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.4% | 8.7% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 3 | 18.66% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.06% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 20.86% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.63% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st 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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 29th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Chilwell School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1