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Chosen Hill School

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

personMr Matthew Pauling

corporate_fareCHOSEN HILL SCHOOL

location_onGloucester, GL3 2PL

language Visit Website phone 1452713488

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,328

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Attainment 8

48.6

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GCSE Rank

#18 in Gloucestershire

#1,129 of 3,216 nationally

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Chosen Hill School is a Academy converter secondary school in Gloucester, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Chosen Hill School is an academy converter in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of CHOSEN HILL SCHOOL. The school has approximately 1,292 pupils on roll, of whom 18% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.6, placing the school #18 in Gloucestershire and #1,129 of 3,216 nationally. 53.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 17.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 24 A-level subjects. 29.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 8.0% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.16 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

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

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 6.5 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

48.6

Grade 5+ E&M

53.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)17.5%

Entering EBacc22.60%

EBacc APS4.19

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27.30%

EBacc APS3.88

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS4.05

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24%

EBacc APS3.96

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27%

EBacc APS3.8

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24%

EBacc APS3.98

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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

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

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

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships6%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships6%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships13%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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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

-0.16

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.7%

Achieving A*–A8.0%

Achieving A*–B29.5%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate92.9%

A-level subjects offered24

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.26

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate89.80%

2023

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate94.80%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate95.7%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

03 December 2024

Inspection Report

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31 October 2018

Inspection Report

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16 April 2015

Inspection Report

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18 September 2014

Inspection Report

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22 May 2014

Inspection Report

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23 May 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-12-03

S5 Inspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2018-10-31

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-04-16

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2014-05-22

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

6.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.2%(54 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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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 1,292 pupils. During this period, there were 85 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.6%, which is below 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)	1,292	85	6.6%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,293	82	6.3%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,312	87	6.6%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,314	73	5.6%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,324	77	5.8%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,320	87	6.6%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,328	61	4.6%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,321	51	3.9%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,335	39	2.9%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,345	70	5.2%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,342	40	3.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,311	53	4.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,316	21	1.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,319	42	3.2%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,296	3	0.2%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,296	43	3.3%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,309	64	4.9%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,335	31	2.3%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,334	38	2.8%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,337	50	3.7%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,357	20	1.5%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,365	20	1.5%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,363	31	2.3%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,362	35	2.6%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,370	57	4.2%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,376	39	2.8%	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.

Specific Learning Difficulty 48 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 42 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 21 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 14 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 12 pupils

Physical Disability 7 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Other Difficulty/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.

94.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

97.0%Positive

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

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree38%

agree50%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree33%

agree46%

disagree18%

strongly disagree3%

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

strongly agree33%

agree19%

disagree11%

strongly disagree5%

not applicable32%

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

yes27%

no73%

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

strongly agree47%

agree40%

disagree6%

strongly disagree6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree49%

agree43%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree49%

agree42%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree49%

agree42%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

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

strongly agree55%

agree41%

disagree1%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree60%

agree32%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree45%

agree37%

disagree10%

strongly disagree3%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes92%

no8%

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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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