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Chilwell School
Queens Road, Beeston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 5AL, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.1 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,052
Capacity
1,020
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, notably achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 50.2, which places it in the top 29% of schools nationally. A commendable 74% of students secure grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 67% progress to university, with nearly a third attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 23%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broad academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 7 October 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. | 50.2 | Top 29% UK |
| 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%. | 74% | Top 29% UK |
| 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%. | 55% | Top 26% UK |
| 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%. | 23% | Bottom 41% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 18% | Bottom 41% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 67% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 29% | Above avg |
Based on 48 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British56.5%
Asian Chinese14.9%
White Other6.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Mixed Other2.6%
Other2.3%
Asian Other1.7%
Asian Indian1.5%
Black African1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.91201, -1.23163 · NG9 5AL
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN122854
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.chilwellschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Chilwell School rated by Ofsted?
Chilwell School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 October 2014.
Is Chilwell School a good school?
Chilwell School scores 63.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% 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 Chilwell School in GCSEs?
Chilwell School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.2. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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