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Chesterton Community College
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make exceptional progress across the curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, articulate, and proud of their harmonious school.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are skilled and regularly improve their practice with effective training.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders provide weekly training opportunities for staff.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers are highly reflective and supported well; no significant challenges noted.
Opportunities for Involvement: Many parents attended a recent open afternoon to share their children’s work.
Communication: A small number of parents expressed frustration about communication.
Parent Satisfaction: While many parents are supportive, some want clearer communication.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders address issues candidly and rigorously.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Significant sustained improvements in the quality of education since the previous inspection.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with swiftly. Pupils feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: High levels of care, and pupils' well-being are prioritized.
Extracurricular Offerings: Rich creative arts and sporting offer, including drama, choir, and sports clubs.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities complement the academic curriculum well.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality careers information, advice, and guidance provided.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Former pupils report being well-prepared for post-16 studies.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with special educational needs make significantly better progress.
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Chesterton Community College is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cambridgeshire, East of England.
It has 1121 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
At this school, 73% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Thank you for visiting Chesterton Community College. Every kid in our care must reach their full potential, and that is our school's goal. We take this obligation very seriously. All of our work is built on the principles of our school's ethos. The community's members were involved in the creation of the ethos, which emphasises respect for one another and fostering an atmosphere where everyone can thrive. Visitors to the school always remark on how friendly we are and how politely our students behave. As a school, we're eager to be on the cutting edge of teaching, and our creative use of iPads is fostering the development of students who will be fully independent and capable of thriving in the twenty-first century. Since we think it's crucial to focus on what happens in the classroom, we make sure children have excellent lesson experiences through careful school planning. We have a robust vertical tutoring and housing structure in place that focuses on mentoring children so that they are happy and pleased because we understand that we are educating and caring for the full child. Chesterton Community College is a wonderful place to learn and work where everyone is encouraged to thrive. We cordially invite you to come and visit us so that you can observe the school in action.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13 | - | 16.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 73% | 98% | 71% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 1.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 63.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 28.91% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 87% | 39.33% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 48% | 21.79% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 44% | 12.46% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 45% | 16.17% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.89 | 2.68 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 92.05% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 191 | 147 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 85.63% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 8% | 23.66% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 7% | 19.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 74% | 28.37% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 13.83% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.15% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4.07% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.56 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 59.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 31.24% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% | 41.76% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 44% | 23.32% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 39% | 15.45% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 42% | 18.89% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.46 | 2.95 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 93.65% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 194 | 145 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 89.83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 13% | 24.3% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 22.65% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 78% | 27.38% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 15.65% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.6% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.2% | 2.13% |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 1.05 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 62.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 4 | 26.86% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% 1 | 38.05% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 60% | 20.1% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 47% 7 | 10.87% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 55% 12 | 14.52% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.85 | 2.57 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 94.38% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 167 | 148 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 87.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 8% | 26.41% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 8% | 19.95% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 81% | 28.22% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.11% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.14% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.57% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 1.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 61.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 11 | 26.03% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% 10 | 37.13% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 48% | 19.76% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 40% 9 | 10.26% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 43% 8 | 13.9% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.69 | 2.54 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 85.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 177 | 152 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 79.09% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 14% | 20.76% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 18.06% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 68% | 27.12% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.35% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.88% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.65% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 1.12 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 64.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 26.74% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 92% | 37.46% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 52% | 20.08% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 49% | 12.67% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 51% | 13.77% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 82.34% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 183 | 163 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 72.56% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 28.41% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 16.75% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 65% | 26.63% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.97% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.41% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.97% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Chesterton Community College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1