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Chilwell School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr David Phillips

location_onNottingham, NG9 5AL

language Visit Website phone 1159252698

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

1,053

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Attainment 8

50.2

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GCSE Rank

#17 in Nottinghamshire

#911 of 3,216 nationally

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Chilwell School is a Foundation school secondary school in Nottingham, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Chilwell School is a foundation school in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 1,052 pupils on roll, of whom 20% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.2, placing the school #17 in Nottinghamshire and #911 of 3,216 nationally. 55.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 23.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 19 A-level subjects. 37.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 24.5% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.05 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 16.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

50.2

Grade 5+ E&M

55.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)23.8%

Entering EBacc22.80%

EBacc APS4.46

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18.70%

EBacc APS4.22

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.10

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS4.18

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.2

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS4.35

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24%

EBacc APS4.02

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29%

EBacc APS3.95

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.05

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*9.6%

Achieving A*–A24.5%

Achieving A*–B37.2%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate85.4%

A-level subjects offered19

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.24

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate88.60%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate94.00%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate90.6%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

30 January 2024

Inspection Report

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09 May 2018

Inspection Report

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07 October 2014

Inspection Report

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17 December 2012

Inspection Report

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31 October 2012

Inspection Report

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13 September 2010

Inspection Report

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10 February 2010

Inspection Report

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10 June 2009

Inspection Report

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17 October 2007

Inspection Report

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10 May 2006

Inspection Report

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06 November 2000

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2018-05-09

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-10-07

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2012-10-31

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

13.1%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

6.2%(65 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,052 pupils. During this period, there were 138 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 13.1%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,052	138	13.1%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,063	202	19.0%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,072	99	9.2%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,069	103	9.6%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,065	148	13.9%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,051	105	10.0%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,053	92	8.7%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,049	57	5.4%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,004	79	7.9%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,008	62	6.2%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,000	68	6.8%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	831	63	7.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	813	10	1.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	812	60	7.4%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	788	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	788	49	6.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	796	68	8.5%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	797	42	5.3%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	800	63	7.9%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	807	81	10.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	779	40	5.1%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	788	38	4.8%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	793	48	6.1%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	752	30	4.0%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	759	50	6.6%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	753	48	6.4%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 53 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 33 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 30 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 18 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 11 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

Physical Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

83.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

85.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

17.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree23%

agree48%

disagree16%

strongly disagree6%

don't know7%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree28%

agree41%

disagree23%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree29%

agree20%

disagree10%

strongly disagree12%

don't know6%

not applicable23%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes22%

no78%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree22%

agree31%

disagree28%

strongly disagree16%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree34%

agree39%

disagree13%

strongly disagree4%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree43%

disagree9%

strongly disagree6%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree34%

agree45%

disagree10%

strongly disagree8%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree43%

agree49%

disagree1%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree55%

agree43%

disagree1%

strongly disagree1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree38%

agree38%

disagree13%

strongly disagree3%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes77%

no23%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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