The short version
Average GCSE results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.5
3.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
23%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.19
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 184 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 102 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,360
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 16.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- THE CORSHAM SCHOOL ACADEMY GROUP
- Head
- Mr Rodney Bell (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Tynings, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9DF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is The Corsham School a selective school?
No. The Corsham School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Corsham School's Ofsted rating?
The Corsham School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Corsham School?
The Corsham School currently has 1,360 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Corsham School take?
The Corsham School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Corsham School?
The Corsham School is in Corsham, SN13 9DF, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Corsham School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Corsham School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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