Chaucer School

A inadequate academy sponsor led school in Sheffield. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Chaucer School.

Sheffield, S58NH Ofsted: Inadequate Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

31

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
29.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -1.14
English & Maths grade 4+ %
43.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 40.5%
Ofsted inspection outcome
25.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Inadequate

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

Inadequate
Overall effectiveness
Inadequate
Last inspected
7 June 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Category of concern
SM
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Inadequate
Personal development
Inadequate
Leadership & management
Inadequate
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Wordsworth Avenue
Sheffield, S58NH
Phone
1142322338
Website
chaucer.sheffield.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138414
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Wordsworth Avenue, Sheffield, S5 8NH
Website
http://www.chaucer.sheffield.sch.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
INOVA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
Capacity
900 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
822
Free School Meals
56.3% (463 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.2% (18 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
81.9%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
47.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
28.0
Ebacc Attainment 8:
7.6
English Attainment 8:
6.3
Maths Attainment 8:
6.2
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
7.9
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
7.6
Ebacc English:
84.2%
Ebacc Entry:
6.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
69.6%
Ebacc Languages:
30.4%
Ebacc Maths:
88.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
83.5%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-1.14
Progress 8 Range:
-1.37 to -0.91

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
137
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
822 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect Responsibility Kindness

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Joanna Crewe leads Chaucer School, emphasizing a journey from Special Measures to a school described as having improved features such as behaviour, curriculum, SEND support, reading, personal development, and careers. The message highlights pride in progress and high expectations rooted in respect, responsibility and kindness.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Football with SWFC (3G) Pride Club KS3 Drama Club Warhammer Club Door 43 Drop in Mental Health Drop-in Singing Club Chess Club DT Club KS3 Music Club KS4 Music Club Badminton and Table Tennis Rugby Training Art Club Musical Theatre Club

Sports

Football Rugby Badminton Table Tennis

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum across the National Curriculum; 25 lessons per week across a two-week timetable. KS3 (Years 7–9) study English, Maths, Science, Geography, History, ICT, Design & Technology, Religious Studies, French, Music, Drama, PE, Art, LIFE; LIFE is a weekly personal development curriculum. KS4 (Years 10–11) study GCSEs and Vocational qualifications; three option pathways (Blue, Green, Yellow); EBACC is encouraged with at least one Humanities/EBACC subject; Life continues with Relationship and Sex Education and statutory Religious Studies; Work experience in Year 10; Post-16 guidance through a qualified careers adviser.

SEND Provision

The LIFE curriculum provides well-sequenced, high-quality lessons tailored to the needs of a diverse community. It focuses on four strands: Health and Wellbeing; Sex and Relationships; Wider World; Careers, and aims to equip all students with the knowledge and skills to be responsible, independent members of society with a clear goal for their future life choices.

Admissions Criteria

Chaucer School admissions follow the Sheffield Local Authority Policy and applications for a place should be directed to Secondary Admissions for Sheffield. In cases of over-subscription, the school applies the criteria laid out by Sheffield Local Authority.

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