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Chipping Norton School

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

personMr Barry Doherty

corporate_fareRIVER LEARNING TRUST

location_onChipping Norton, OX7 5DY

language Visit Website phone 1608544998

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

983

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Attainment 8

49.3

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GCSE Rank

#13 in Oxfordshire

#1,031 of 3,216 nationally

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Chipping Norton School is a Academy converter secondary school in Chipping Norton, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Chipping Norton School is an academy converter in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of RIVER LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,029 pupils on roll, of whom 18% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.3, placing the school #13 in Oxfordshire and #1,031 of 3,216 nationally. 59.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 27.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 18 A-level subjects. 54.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 24.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.12 — 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 Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.2 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

49.3

Grade 5+ E&M

59.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)27.6%

Entering EBacc13.30%

EBacc APS3.93

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12.70%

EBacc APS4.19

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.70

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS4.55

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS4.58

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21%

EBacc APS3.97

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29%

EBacc APS4.12

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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

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships5%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships6%

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

-0.12

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*8.8%

Achieving A*–A24.2%

Achieving A*–B54.2%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate96.8%

A-level subjects offered18

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.05

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate95.50%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate90.20%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate96.5%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

24 September 2024

Inspection Report

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04 May 2023

Inspection Report

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07 November 2017

Inspection Report

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09 May 2017

Inspection Report

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23 November 2016

Inspection Report

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11 May 2016

Inspection Report

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15 December 2015

Inspection Report

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29 April 2015

Inspection Report

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10 August 2012

Inspection Report

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25 April 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

7 Evaluations

2024-09-24

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

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2017-11-07

Schools into Special Measures Visit 4 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2017-05-09

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-11-23

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-05-11

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-12-15

None Legacy

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

2012-04-25

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Good

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

2.8%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.2%(23 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 1,029 pupils. During this period, there were 29 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.8%, 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)	1,029	29	2.8%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,025	16	1.6%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	997	48	4.8%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,002	58	5.8%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,005	39	3.9%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	971	32	3.3%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	983	20	2.0%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	984	11	1.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	959	27	2.8%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	965	32	3.3%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	969	46	4.7%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	954	24	2.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	961	6	0.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	967	23	2.4%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	949	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	949	32	3.4%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	958	43	4.5%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	963	47	4.9%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	964	44	4.6%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	966	53	5.5%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	907	18	2.0%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	905	20	2.2%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	913	9	1.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	951	17	1.8%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	954	13	1.4%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	953	21	2.2%	3.1%	1

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.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 55 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 51 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 32 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 29 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 27 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 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.

94.0%Positive

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

24.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree51%

agree40%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree37%

agree48%

disagree11%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree36%

agree20%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

not applicable37%

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

yes21%

no79%

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

strongly agree28%

agree44%

disagree13%

strongly disagree6%

dont know9%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree72%

agree23%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree62%

agree32%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree50%

agree42%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree60%

agree34%

disagree5%

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

strongly agree81%

agree18%

strongly disagree1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree62%

agree29%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes93%

no7%

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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.

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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