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Chipping Norton School
Burford Road, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5DY, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.0 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,029
Capacity
1,462
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
70%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 32% nationally and a commendable 77% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 93% recommending the school, indicating a supportive community. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 13%, which may be a consideration for parents focusing on a broad academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 49.3 | Top 32% 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%. | 77% | Top 23% 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%. | 60% | Top 19% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 24% 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%. | 11% | Bottom 24% 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%. | 77% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 35% | Top 20% |
Based on 83 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (149 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
Good range of subjects
95%
School has high expectations
95%
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
I'd recommend this school
93%
Progress is communicated
92%
Behaviour is good
91%
School supports development
91%
School keeps me informed
85%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.9%
White Other4.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Black African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.93717, -1.54336 · OX7 5DY
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN137936
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Chipping Norton School rated by Ofsted?
Chipping Norton School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is Chipping Norton School a good school?
Chipping Norton School scores 85.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Chipping Norton School?
Based on 149 Ofsted Parent View responses, Chipping Norton School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Chipping Norton School in GCSEs?
Chipping Norton School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.3. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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