The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
36.9
6.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
25%
17.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
70%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.27
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 199 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 104 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,427
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 34.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Warwickshire
- Trust
- THE GRIFFIN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Alison Ramsay
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bulkington Road, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 9EA
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Nicholas Chamberlaine School a selective school?
No. Nicholas Chamberlaine School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Nicholas Chamberlaine School's Ofsted rating?
Nicholas Chamberlaine School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Nicholas Chamberlaine School?
Nicholas Chamberlaine School currently has 1,427 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Nicholas Chamberlaine School take?
Nicholas Chamberlaine School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Nicholas Chamberlaine School?
Nicholas Chamberlaine School is in Bedworth, CV12 9EA, in the Warwickshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Nicholas Chamberlaine School have a sixth form?
Yes, Nicholas Chamberlaine School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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