Chipping Norton School

A not judged academy converter school in Oxfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Chipping Norton School.

Chipping Norton, OX75DY Ofsted: Not Judged Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
60.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.29
English & Maths grade 4+ %
64.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 78.0%
Continue in education or training
52.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 58.0%
Sustained employment
54.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 26.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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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

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
24 September 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
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
Burford Road
Chipping Norton, OX75DY
Phone
1608544998
Website
chipping-norton.oxon.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137936
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Burford Road, Chipping Norton, OX7 5DY
Website
http://www.chipping-norton.oxon.sch.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
RIVER LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1,462 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,002
Free School Meals
17.3% (173 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.4% (24 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
27.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
58.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
26.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
58%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
85 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
78.0 (+26.0 vs average)
Attainment 8:
52.9 (+13.4 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.29 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
62 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
125
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,002 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★ ★
(15 students)
Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(10 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(14 students)
English Language & Literature (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(9 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Courage Compassion Curiosity Creativity

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Chipping Norton School. For nearly 100 years, Chipping Norton School has been at the heart of its community, providing educational excellence and a place for students to belong so they can thrive and achieve their best. Mr Bertram Richter, Headteacher

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Healthy Cookery LAMDA (drama club with a qualification) ICT club Music clubs (including choir, flute group and music band) Knit and natter Other sports clubs

Facilities

10 specialist science laboratories 4 art rooms (including the kiln) 3 resistant materials rooms (including the 3D laser cutter) 2 food tech rooms 1 textiles room 1 graphics room 7 computer rooms 2 music rooms 5 music practice rooms 140-seat lecture theatre gymnasium sports hall full size astro turf sixth form centre fully digitised classrooms school library (dating back to 1929)

Curriculum Highlights

Seven-year, twenty-two-subject curriculum Broad and balanced academic curriculum Reading for enjoyment central to life of the school Curriculum built around hopeful values: hope in self, hope in others, and hope in the future

SEND Provision

Senco Wendy Smart – KS3 to include transition; Selina Chard – KS4 to include transition

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