The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.4
6.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
57%
15.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
86%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.16
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 276 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 164 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 2,134
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- CAROLINE CHISHOLM EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Chris Bishop (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
June 2021 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Good
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Wooldale Centre for Learning, Wootton Fields, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 6TP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPreston Hedges Primary School
Primary · 574m away
Wootton Primary School
Primary · 827m away
Woodland View Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Hardingstone Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Northampton High School GDST
Independent · 1.5km away
Collingtree Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
East Hunsbury Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Abbeyfield School
Secondary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Caroline Chisholm School a selective school?
No. Caroline Chisholm School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Caroline Chisholm School's Ofsted rating?
Caroline Chisholm School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Caroline Chisholm School?
Caroline Chisholm School currently has 2,134 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Caroline Chisholm School take?
Caroline Chisholm School caters for pupils aged 4 to 18. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Caroline Chisholm School?
Caroline Chisholm School is in Northampton, NN4 6TP, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Caroline Chisholm School have a sixth form?
Yes, Caroline Chisholm School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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