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The Chalfonts Community College
Narcot Lane, Chalfont St Peter, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 8TP, Buckinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
26.6 / 100
Bottom 27%
Better than 27% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,134
Capacity
1,531
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
74%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 84% nationally. While 59% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the percentage of those reaching grade 5 or above is lower at 34%. Additionally, 54% of graduates proceed to university, though only 9% gain entry to top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in higher education outcomes.
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Last inspected: 1 November 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 38.9 | Bottom 16% 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%. | 59% | Bottom 32% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 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%. | 11% | Bottom 9% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 9% 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%. | 54% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 9% | Below avg |
Based on 93 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.0%
Asian Indian6.9%
White Other6.4%
Black African2.7%
Asian Pakistani2.6%
Asian Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Gypsy/Roma1.7%
Mixed Other1.6%
Other1.4%
traveller_irish1.4%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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51.60983, -0.57021 · SL9 8TP
School details
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
URN137215
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.chalfonts.org
Frequently asked questions
What is The Chalfonts Community College rated by Ofsted?
The Chalfonts Community College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 November 2022.
Is The Chalfonts Community College a good school?
The Chalfonts Community College scores 26.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 27% 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 The Chalfonts Community College in GCSEs?
The Chalfonts Community College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.9. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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