The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.2
6.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
55%
13.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
23%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.05
Band 3Source: 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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 169 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 89 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,052
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Head
- Ms Sarah York (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Queens Road, Beeston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 5AL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Lanes Primary School
Primary · 975m away
Eskdale Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Chetwynd Spencer Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Sunnyside Spencer Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Alderman White School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Round Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Trent Vale Infant School
Primary · 2.0km away
Bispham Spencer Academy
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Chilwell School a selective school?
No. Chilwell School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Chilwell School's Ofsted rating?
Chilwell School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chilwell School?
Chilwell School currently has 1,052 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chilwell School take?
Chilwell School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Chilwell School?
Chilwell School is in Nottingham, NG9 5AL, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chilwell School have a sixth form?
Yes, Chilwell School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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