The short version
Average GCSE results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.6
4.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
11.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
23%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.24
Band 4Source: 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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 212 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 121 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,292
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 17.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Trust
- CHOSEN HILL SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Matthew Pauling (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Brookfield Road, 26 Shepherds Way, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL3 2PL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChurchdown Village Infant School
Primary · 641m away
Churchdown Village Junior School
Primary · 732m away
Churchdown School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Churchdown Parton Manor Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Churchdown Parton Manor Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Chosen Hill School a selective school?
No. Chosen Hill School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Chosen Hill School's Ofsted rating?
Chosen Hill School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chosen Hill School?
Chosen Hill School currently has 1,292 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chosen Hill School take?
Chosen Hill School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Chosen Hill School?
Chosen Hill School is in Gloucester, GL3 2PL, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chosen Hill School have a sixth form?
Yes, Chosen Hill School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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