The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.3
5.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
60%
17.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
13%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.12
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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 155 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 85 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,029
- Capacity
- 70%
- FSM
- 17.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- RIVER LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Bertram Richter (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
May 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Academy conversion letter
August 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Full inspection: Good
April 2012 | Full Inspection
Location
Burford Road, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 5DY
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Chipping Norton School a selective school?
No. Chipping Norton School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Chipping Norton School's Ofsted rating?
Chipping Norton School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chipping Norton School?
Chipping Norton School currently has 1,029 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chipping Norton School take?
Chipping Norton School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Chipping Norton School?
Chipping Norton School is in Chipping Norton, OX7 5DY, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chipping Norton School have a sixth form?
Yes, Chipping Norton School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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