Chesterton Community College

A outstanding academy converter school in Cambridgeshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Chesterton Community College.

Cambridge, CB43NY Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Continue in education or training, Sustained employment

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
77.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 1.05
English & Maths grade 4+ %
68.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 85.7%
Continue in education or training
Not published
Raw: No data published
Sustained employment
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
6 July 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Gilbert Road
Cambridge, CB43NY

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136887
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Gilbert Road, Cambridge, CB4 3NY
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
EASTERN LEARNING ALLIANCE
Capacity
1,100 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
1,121
Free School Meals
16.6% (186 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (30 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
10.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
85.7 (+33.7 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
52.6 (+33.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
62.4 (+22.9 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
10.4 (7.1 below average)
Progress 8:
1.05 (+1.2 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
70 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
140
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,121 pupils
11-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Mutual respect Celebrating individuality Diversity and inclusion Powerful knowledge Curiosity and being well-informed

Head Teacher's Message

The headteacher emphasises Chesterton's aim to realise every student's potential, under a mutual-respect ethos and in an environment where everyone can flourish.

Curriculum Highlights

Broad, engaging and rigorous curriculum across Key Stages 3-5 Chesterton students are engaged, curious and well-informed Equipped with the requisite ‘powerful knowledge’ across a broad range of subject areas Pastoral care supported by the House system

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