The Corsham School

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Corsham, SN139DF Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
57.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.13
English & Maths grade 4+ %
56.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 63.1%
Continue in education or training
44.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 51.0%
Sustained employment
66.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 33.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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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
11 September 2019
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
The Tynings
Corsham, SN139DF
Phone
1249713284
Website
corsham.wilts.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136611
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
The Tynings, Corsham, SN13 9DF
Website
http://www.corsham.wilts.sch.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE CORSHAM SCHOOL ACADEMY GROUP
Capacity
1,536 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
1,264
Free School Meals
15.9% (201 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.1% (52 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
51.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
33.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
3.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
46%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
89 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
3.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
63.1 (+11.1 vs average)
Attainment 8:
45.9 (+6.4 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.13 (+0.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
79 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
158
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,264 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

French (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(6 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(13 students)
English Language (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)
D&T Product Design (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(23 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

individuality independence creativity social development cultural development moral development spiritual development responsible citizenship tolerance global citizenship 21st century citizens

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Corsham. The Corsham School is an 11-18 comprehensive academy with just over 1100 students. The school emphasizes broad curriculum, development of the whole person, individuality, independence and creativity, and prides itself on high GCSE progress and a happy, supportive learning environment.

Curriculum Highlights

Art Business Studies & Economics Computing Design & Technology Drama English Geography History Languages Maths Media Studies Music PE & Dance Science People & Community Studies

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 admissions follow Wiltshire Council process; Published Admission Number for Year 7 intake (Sept 2025) is 260; In-Year admissions follow Wiltshire Council process.

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