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Chipping Campden School
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- Chipping Campden GL55 6HU
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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 |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils of all abilities make excellent progress in most subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have excellent attitudes to learning and behaviour around the school is very good.
Academic Progress: Pupils achieve high academic outcomes, with curriculum under continual review to support learning
Behaviour and Attitudes: High expectations for behaviour, but not all pupils show positive learning attitudes consistently
Current Educational Practices: Teachers apply the school policy consistently when giving feedback to pupils.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is typically challenging and focused on high levels of progress.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have excellent subject knowledge and receive professional development
Strengths and Challenges: Professional development is valued for effective teaching, but curriculum implementation varies
Opportunities for Involvement: There is a rich variety of extra-curricular opportunities available for pupils.
Communication: Parents say that the school communicates well with them.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents express confidence in the school’s work to keep pupils safe.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View for feedback
Communication: School communicates through various means for engagement
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have built the success of the school incrementally since the previous inspection.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders’ monitoring is focused on helping their colleagues be successful.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders address pupil concerns effectively
Actions for Quality Improvement: Curriculum changes improve learning; leadership structure supports staff well-being
Managing Bullying and Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils' personal development is of a very high quality.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is not tolerated, systems in place for reporting
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong welfare initiatives, but consistent behaviour reinforcement needed
Extracurricular Offerings: Sports and arts clubs are numerous and well attended.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils are motivated by these activities and so make excellent progress.
Extracurricular Offerings: Robust extracurricular programs, including sports and clubs
Career Counselling Services: There is a comprehensive careers programme for all pupils and students, which starts in Year 7.
Preparation for Sixth Form: There is a good transition programme in place for Year 11 pupils who join the sixth form.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive career program with employer engagements
Preparation for Sixth Form: Effective support for university applications
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported very well.
Managing and Supporting SEND: 'The Hive' provides broad support for SEND pupils
Subjects Offered: Pupils now achieve GCSE attainment well above the national average.
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Chipping Campden School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Gloucestershire, South West.
It has 1480 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 56% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
92.70% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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With a prestigious history reaching back to 1440 and a reputation to match, this school is outstanding (OfSTED 2017).
It is a school that constantly works to give pupils the best opportunities to realise their potential in a time of great change.
It takes time and thought to pick the proper school.
You may be sure that by selecting Chipping Campden School, we will offer a pertinent and demanding curriculum to satisfy your child's evolving interests and aspirations.
Chipping Campden School provides a wide range of enriching experiences for its pupils to prepare them for their futures because education for life is about much more than just the academic substance of courses.
The university is lucky to have a philanthropic foundation that funds the expansion of the university's facilities.
In addition, we take great pride in the attention and assistance we give our pupils.
There are many extracurricular activities available at the school, such as sports, music, and drama, and the academic standards are very high.
The employees here are skilled and highly qualified professionals.
You should be able to find the majority of your inquiries regarding the school on this page.
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It is a school that constantly works to give pupils the best opportunities to realise their potential in a time of great change.
It takes time and thought to pick the proper school.
You may be sure that by selecting Chipping Campden School, we will offer a pertinent and demanding curriculum to satisfy your child's evolving interests and aspirations.
Chipping Campden School provides a wide range of enriching experiences for its pupils to prepare them for their futures because education for life is about much more than just the academic substance of courses.
The university is lucky to have a philanthropic foundation that funds the expansion of the university's facilities.
In addition, we take great pride in the attention and assistance we give our pupils.
There are many extracurricular activities available at the school, such as sports, music, and drama, and the academic standards are very high.
The employees here are skilled and highly qualified professionals.
You should be able to find the majority of your inquiries regarding the school on this page.
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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 | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18 | 15.1 | 16.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 56% | 48% | 54% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 7.00% | - | 7.90% |
| 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 | 0.26 | 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 | 49.4 | 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 | 56% | 34.85% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 48.04% | 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 | 45% | 20.97% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 11.62% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% | 15.37% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.43 | 3.11 | 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 | 96% | 87.79% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 210 | 133 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 79.94% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 24.68% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 65% | 39.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 10% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.55% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 4.57% | 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 | 0.02 | 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 | 52 | 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 | 61% | 38.14% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 49.98% | 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% | 21.76% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 14.18% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 17.82% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.6 | 3.31 | 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% | 93.04% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 199 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 87.89% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 29.84% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 69% | 42.82% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.18% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.67% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.56% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
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 | 0.38 | 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 | 52.5 | 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 | 57% 4 | 35.7% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% 3 | 50.75% | 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 | 59% | 26.23% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% 1 | 13.98% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% 11 | 19.55% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.72 | 3.32 | 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 | 97% | 95.21% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 204 | 145 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 87.05% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 26.08% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 46.39% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 8.47% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.05% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.11% | 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 | 0.21 | 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 | 51.8 | 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 | 53% 8 | 37.5% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% 2 | 52.02% | 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 | 38% | 27.05% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 15.43% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% 1 | 20.31% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.56 | 3.35 | 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 | 97% | 85.51% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 192 | 145 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 73.56% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 22.41% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 61% | 44.79% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.03% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 5% | 1.59% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.69% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.49% | 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 | 0.11 | 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 | 50.2 | 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 | 45% | 37.3% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 51.78% | 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 | 42% | 27.96% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 18.44% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% | 19.85% | 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 | 95% | 89.58% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 177 | 151 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 58.29% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 28.13% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 45.84% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.74% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.66% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 6.13% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.11% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.44 | 30.9 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.61 | 31.28 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.00% | 15.04% | 13.67% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 150 | 194 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 53% | 53.62% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 6.62% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 28.38% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 7.97% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.07 | 37.31 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.99 | 34.79 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.8% | 20.38% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 126 | 218 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 37% | 52.75% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 6.54% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 46% | 26.64% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 9.64% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.59 4 | 32.68 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.05 1 | 32.52 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.6% | 16.01% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 104 | 223 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 51% | 56% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 7.36% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 37% | 25.96% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 6.56% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.31 3 | 32.2 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.48 2 | 32.47 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.1% | 16.13% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 7 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 33 | 39.96% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 6.4% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 22.68% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 3.44% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.27 | 31.67 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.28 | 33.06 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.9% | 15.13% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 9 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 29 | 39.6% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 6.84% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 23.84% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.16% | 4.23% |
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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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Chipping Campden School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1
