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Chaucer School
Wordsworth Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5 8NH, Sheffield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
0.8 / 100
Bottom 1%
Better than 1% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
794
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of Requires Improvement, this secondary school faces challenges in academic performance, reflected in a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 29.3 and a 37% pass rate for grades 4 and above in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction is notably low, with only 42% recommending the school, which may raise concerns for prospective families. However, it is worth noting that the school's performance places it in the top 1% nationally for GCSE Attainment 8, indicating potential for growth and improvement.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 29.3 | Bottom 1% 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%. | 37% | Bottom 3% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 2% 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 7% 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%. | 4% | Bottom 7% UK |
Parent View (33 responses)
★★★★★2.2
Good range of extra-curricular
70%
School has high expectations
64%
My child makes good progress
61%
Good range of subjects
61%
My child feels safe
49%
My child is happy
46%
Progress is communicated
46%
I'd recommend this school
42%
Behaviour is good
36%
School supports development
36%
School responds to concerns
30%
School keeps me informed
21%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.4%
Black African10.5%
Other5.4%
White Other2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Asian Indian1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Asian Other1.3%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.42653, -1.48710 · S5 8NH
School details
Local authoritySheffield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN138414
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.chaucer.sheffield.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Chaucer School rated by Ofsted?
Chaucer School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2025.
Is Chaucer School a good school?
Chaucer School scores 0.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 1% 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 Chaucer School?
Based on 33 Ofsted Parent View responses, Chaucer School receives a satisfaction score of 45% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Chaucer School in GCSEs?
Chaucer School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 29.3. 37% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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