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Chenderit School

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

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corporate_fareCHENDERIT SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST

location_onBanbury, OX17 2QR

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,053

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#7 in West Northamptonshire

#934 of 3,216 nationally

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Chenderit School is a Academy converter secondary school in Banbury, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.2×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Chenderit School is an academy converter in Banbury, West Northamptonshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of CHENDERIT SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,093 pupils on roll, of whom 15% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50, placing the school #7 in West Northamptonshire and #934 of 3,216 nationally. 52.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 21.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 22 A-level subjects. 38.8% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 15.5% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.01 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. 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.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.2× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.4:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 2.6 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

Grade 5+ E&M

52.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)21.9%

Entering EBacc46.60%

EBacc APS4.46

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44.10%

EBacc APS4.21

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38%

EBacc APS3.84

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39%

EBacc APS4.5

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc58%

EBacc APS4.57

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.1

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc51%

EBacc APS4.44

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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

96%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

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

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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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

-0.01

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*4.7%

Achieving A*–A15.5%

Achieving A*–B38.8%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate89.3%

A-level subjects offered22

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.07

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate93.10%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate94.00%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate98.7%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

27 September 2022

Inspection Report

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24 May 2017

Inspection Report

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16 October 2013

Inspection Report

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10 August 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2022-09-27

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-05-24

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-10-16

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2011-05-25

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

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

2.5%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.4%(15 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,093 pupils. During this period, there were 27 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.5%, 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)	1,093	27	2.5%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,096	30	2.7%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,071	15	1.4%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,076	20	1.9%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,082	28	2.6%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,050	20	1.9%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,053	17	1.6%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,055	22	2.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,063	32	3.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,062	25	2.4%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,074	2	0.2%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,083	25	2.3%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,083	0	0.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,089	24	2.2%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,062	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,062	8	0.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,076	23	2.1%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,028	13	1.3%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,036	13	1.3%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,041	31	3.0%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,017	19	1.9%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,031	22	2.1%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,029	17	1.7%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,054	26	2.5%	3.0%	3
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,069	17	1.6%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,090	20	1.8%	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 59 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 38 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 22 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 20 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 12 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 6 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 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.

80.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

84.0%Positive

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

10.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree20%

agree50%

disagree19%

strongly disagree5%

don't know7%

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

strongly agree22%

agree53%

disagree15%

strongly disagree6%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree23%

agree23%

disagree13%

strongly disagree12%

don't know4%

not applicable25%

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 agree17%

agree28%

disagree21%

strongly disagree10%

dont know24%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree35%

agree40%

disagree10%

strongly disagree7%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree28%

agree44%

disagree16%

strongly disagree5%

don't know8%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree24%

agree48%

disagree17%

strongly disagree5%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree26%

agree56%

disagree13%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree28%

agree59%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree21%

agree44%

disagree16%

strongly disagree5%

don't know14%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes76%

no24%

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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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