Chilwell School

A good foundation school school in Nottinghamshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Chilwell School.

Nottingham, NG95AL Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
48.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.28
English & Maths grade 4+ %
58.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 67.3%
Continue in education or training
57.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 63.0%
Sustained employment
37.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 16.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
7 October 2014
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Queens Road
Beeston
Nottingham, NG95AL
Phone
1159252698
Website
chilwellschool.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
122854
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Queens Road, Beeston, Nottingham, NG9 5AL
Website
http://www.chilwellschool.co.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Capacity
1,020 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,069
Free School Meals
18.0% (192 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (18 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
63.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
16.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
10.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
59%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
49 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
67.3 (+15.3 vs average)
Attainment 8:
47.7 (+8.2 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
67 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
134
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,069 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Art & Design (Textiles) (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★ ★★★
(10 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(10 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(9 students)
Chinese (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Striving for excellence"

Success Perseverance Aspiration Responsibility Kindness

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Head Teacher Sarah York emphasizes providing the best opportunities to foster success, a broad and challenging curriculum, enjoyment of learning, and excitement for new challenges.

Facilities

Theatre space with professional lighting and sound capabilities Sports halls Classrooms Other event spaces (e.g., conferences)

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and challenging curriculum focused on developing key skills Building blocks of core skills, high challenge, and breadth of opportunity Strong progression to become confident adults Emphasis on informed choice and enabling students to make the best choices each day

Admissions Criteria

Chilwell School admits students to Year 7 via Nottinghamshire County Council with a published admission number of 180 for Year 7 in 2026. All applications for Year 7 places must be made through NCC. In-Year Admissions can be made directly to the school using the In-Year Admission Application Form. The school is currently oversubscribed and uses waiting lists and oversubscription criteria per its admissions policy. Appeals can be made via the admissions appeals route. Timelines for 2025-26 admissions include the national closing date, offer date, and appeal dates as published by NCC.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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