The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.2
2.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
23%
19.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
61%
Source: 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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 193 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 81 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 903
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 34.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- COLLECTIVE VISION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Stephanie Waterhouse (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Castle Street, Chesterton, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 7LP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChurchfields Primary School
Primary · 580m away
Chesterton Primary School
Primary · 620m away
Crackley Bank Primary School
Primary · 946m away
Sun Academy Bradwell
Primary · 1.2km away
Bursley Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Kaleidoscope School
Independent · 2.1km away
Wood Lane Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Chesterton Community Sports College a selective school?
No. Chesterton Community Sports College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Chesterton Community Sports College's Ofsted rating?
Chesterton Community Sports College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chesterton Community Sports College?
Chesterton Community Sports College currently has 903 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chesterton Community Sports College take?
Chesterton Community Sports College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Chesterton Community Sports College?
Chesterton Community Sports College is in Newcastle, ST5 7LP, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chesterton Community Sports College have a sixth form?
No, Chesterton Community Sports College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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