Caroline Chisholm School

A good academy converter school in West Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Caroline Chisholm School.

Northampton, NN46TP Ofsted: Good Age 4-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

All-through weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
56.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 25.0%
Raw: 0.09
English & Maths grade 4+ %
66.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 81.6%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
57.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 68.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
60.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 15.0%
Raw: 12.0%
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
21 January 2020
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
Wooldale Centre for Learning
Wootton Fields
Northampton, NN46TP
Phone
1604344744
Website
ccs.northants.sch.uk

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137089
Type
Academy converter
Phase
All-through
Address
Wooldale Centre for Learning, Wootton Fields, Northampton, NN4 6TP
Website
www.ccs.northants.sch.uk
Age range
4-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CAROLINE CHISHOLM EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
2002 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
2,158
Free School Meals
10.5% (227 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (41 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
72.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
18.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
3.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
71%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
148 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
81.6 (+29.6 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
48.4 (+29.0 vs average)
Education Continuation:
72.0 (+15.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
51.2 (+11.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
72 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
144
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
2,158 pupils
4-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Health Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Drama & Theatre Studies (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(13 students)
Social Science (VRQ Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(18 students)
Law (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(32 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★ ★★★
(32 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Kindness Curiosity Integrity

Facilities

Design & Technology department with wood workshop Textile and cookery rooms Electronics studio IT suites Visual art area and gallery Sixth Form Centre

Curriculum Highlights

Broad, challenging and inspiring curriculum continuum spanning from early years to post-16. Carefully sequenced curriculum enables most pupils to deepen their knowledge over time and achieve well across all key stages. Ofsted (2025) describes CCS curriculum as ambitious, well-designed and clearly structured across all phases.

Admissions Criteria

We are an all-through school, home to over 2000 students aged 4-19.

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