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Chaigeley School
Lymm Road, Thelwall, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 2TE, Warrington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.9 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
53
Capacity
75
Ages
8–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
71%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school provides a supportive environment for its 53 pupils aged 8 to 16. The average GCSE Attainment 8 score of 6.3 indicates a solid level of academic achievement, though only 8% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, suggesting room for improvement in core subjects. Parent satisfaction appears to be a positive aspect, but the lack of EBacc entries may reflect a narrower curriculum focus.
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Last inspected: 12 February 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 6.3 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 8% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 8% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.7%
Mixed Other3.8%
Black African1.9%
Location
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53.38407, -2.52061 · WA4 2TE
School details
Local authorityWarrington
RegionNorth West
URN111498
School typeNon-maintained special school
Websitewww.chaigeley.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Chaigeley School rated by Ofsted?
Chaigeley School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 February 2014.
Is Chaigeley School a good school?
Chaigeley School scores 33.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Chaigeley School in GCSEs?
Chaigeley School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 6.3. 8% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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