Chilworth House Upper School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Chilworth House Upper School
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Chilworth House Upper School
- Secondary
- Great Milton OX33 1JP
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are supported well to gain GCSEs and other recognised qualifications.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils鈥� behaviour improves the longer they are at the school.
Qualifications and Training: Staff use their subject expertise well to create activities that help most pupils learn the curriculum.
Current Educational Practices: The school鈥檚 structured phonics programme is taught by well-trained staff.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff sometimes do not deliver the curriculum as intended, leading to some disengagement.
Opportunities for Involvement: Annual events include parents and carers visiting the school and pupils supporting a local charity cafe.
Communication: Parents described the school as a 鈥榤assive family鈥�.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders support pupils to express their emotions in a positive way.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders鈥� expectations encourage pupils to have aspirations for their future career goals.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Adults combine high expectations with warmth and understanding so that pupils feel happy and safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The proprietor has ensured all independent school standards are met.
Extracurricular Offerings: Opportunities include tending animals, cooking, and various work experiences.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Extracurricular activities build resilience and interpersonal skills.
Career Counselling Services: The school鈥檚 鈥楩utures Programme鈥� provides extensive work-related experiences.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Activities include writing applications and mock interviews.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Individualised guidance and support from onsite specialists.
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Chilworth House Upper School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 76 students from age 11-18 yr.
At this school, 5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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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 | - | 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 | 11.0 | 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 | 5% | 26.14% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 5% | 36% | 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 | 0% | 16.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.29% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.17% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.99 | 2.7 | 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 | - | 90.53% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 131 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.43% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 27.47% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.11% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 15.77% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.91% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.11% | 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 | - | 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 | 12.5 | 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 | 12% | 29.39% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 12% | 39.72% | 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 | 0% | 18.13% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.6% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.95% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.93 | 2.9 | 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 | - | 86.02% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 128 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 81.24% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.5% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 37.37% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.89% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.5% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.39% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.35% | 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 | - | 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 | 9.1 | 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 | 5% | 25.22% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 5% | 36.04% | 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 | 0% | 18.45% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.34% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.86 | 2.72 | 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 | - | 90.15% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 140 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.31% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.05% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 39.36% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.87% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.23% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.87% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.97% | 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 | - | 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 | 6.8 | 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 | 0% | 24.63% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 35% | 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 | 0% | 16.78% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.07% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.26% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.62 | 2.7 | 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 | - | 77.69% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 140 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 67.62% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 25% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.74% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.79% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.38% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.41% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.87% | 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 | - | 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 | 7.2 | 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 | 0% | 25.51% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 35.98% | 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 | 0% | 17.37% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.17% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.06% | 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 | - | 80.97% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 150 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 71.61% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.91% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 37.09% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.06% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.64% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.82% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.55% | 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 | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd 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 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
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