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Chancellor's School
Pine Grove, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 7BN, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.1 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,253
Capacity
1,292
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 40% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 70%, while 79% progress to university, with 31% attending top-third institutions. However, there is room for improvement in the percentage of students attaining grade 5 or higher in English and Maths, which is currently at 47%.
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Last inspected: 11 September 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. | 47.6 | Top 40% 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%. | 70% | Top 40% 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%. | 47% | Top 41% 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%. | 68% | Top 20% 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%. | 41% | Top 20% 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%. | 79% | 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%. | 31% | Top 20% |
Based on 111 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British61.1%
White Other14.2%
Black African4.5%
Mixed Other3.5%
Asian Indian3.4%
Asian Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Other1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Black Other0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.72743, -0.18365 · AL9 7BN
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN147246
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.chancellors.herts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Chancellor's School rated by Ofsted?
Chancellor's School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 September 2014.
Is Chancellor's School a good school?
Chancellor's School scores 55.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% 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 Chancellor's School in GCSEs?
Chancellor's School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.6. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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