The Chantry School

A good academy converter school in Worcestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Chantry School.

Worcester, WR66QA Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

64

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
58.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.17
English & Maths grade 4+ %
62.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 74.1%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
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
13 March 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
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
Martley
Worcester, WR66QA
Phone
1886887100
Website
chantryschool.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136897
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Martley, Worcester, WR6 6QA
Website
http://www.chantryschool.com
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HEART OF MERCIA
Capacity
875 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
878
Free School Meals
16.5% (145 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.2% (19 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
74.1 (+22.1 vs average)
Attainment 8:
49.5 (+10.0 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.17 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
146
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
878 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Excellence in all; Excellence for all"

Inclusivity Acceptance Compassion High expectations Personal responsibility Empathy Aspiration Resilience Creativity

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Nicola Clear welcomes visitors and emphasises a secure, caring environment with high expectations, broad extracurricular opportunities, strong partnerships with parents, and a focus on wellbeing and pupil development.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

School council Cooking club STEM club Musical productions (e.g. We Will Rock You; Back to the 80s) Talent Show Battle of the Bands

Sports

Rugby Netball Football Hockey Cricket Rounders Basketball Athletics Cross country

Facilities

Sport Martley facilities (gym and climbing wall) Playing fields Netball courts Tennis courts

Curriculum Highlights

KS3 Curriculum KS4 Curriculum Options 2026 Exchange visits to France and Germany World Challenge trips to Tanzania, India, Borneo, Iceland and Malaysia Regular trips (e.g. New Scientist Live; theatre visits; Geography field trips) Curriculum supported by regular trips and activities

Admissions Criteria

Applications are welcomed from all; The Chantry School serves a wide rural catchment; Transition from primary to secondary; Open Evening; In-year admissions via Worcestershire on-line portal; Waiting lists; Appeals process (Independent Appeals Panel).

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