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Chase Terrace Academy

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

personMs Nicola Mason

corporate_fareJOHN TAYLOR MAT

location_onBurntwood, WS7 2DB

language Visit Website phone 1543682286

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2025

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Students

1,309

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Attainment 8

44.3

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GCSE Rank

#27 in Staffordshire

#1,867 of 3,216 nationally

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Chase Terrace Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Burntwood, serving ages 11-18. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Chase Terrace Academy is an academy converter in Burntwood, Staffordshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of JOHN TAYLOR MAT. The school has approximately 1,230 pupils on roll, of whom 23% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.3, placing the school #27 in Staffordshire and #1,867 of 3,216 nationally. 35.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 11.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 14 A-level subjects. 43.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 15.9% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.16 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2025. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. 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 0.6× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.6:1. There are 2 teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 6 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 7.2 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

44.3

Grade 5+ E&M

35.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)11.9%

Entering EBacc36.80%

EBacc APS3.81

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.45

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13.60%

EBacc APS3.37

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS3.67

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.2

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS4.02

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS3.57

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11%

EBacc APS3.58

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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)83%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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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*6.0%

Achieving A*–A15.9%

Achieving A*–B43.0%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate94.9%

A-level subjects offered14

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.36

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate92.50%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate94.20%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate96.1%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

29 April 2025

Inspection Report

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06 December 2022

Inspection Report

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17 September 2019

Inspection Report

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06 January 2017

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2025-04-29

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 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

2022-12-06

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Good

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Good

2014-12-03

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-03-05

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

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

7.5%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.3%(53 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

4pupils

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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 1,230 pupils. During this period, there were 92 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 7.5%, 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)	1,230	92	7.5%	7.3%	4
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,241	85	6.8%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,259	86	6.8%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,272	101	7.9%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,281	111	8.7%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,299	72	5.5%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,309	88	6.7%	6.4%	4
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,329	60	4.5%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,363	82	6.0%	4.7%	3
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,370	83	6.1%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,375	75	5.5%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,383	66	4.8%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,385	13	0.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,396	53	3.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,363	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,363	44	3.2%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,374	37	2.7%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,371	35	2.6%	3.1%	3
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,375	61	4.4%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,387	55	4.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,381	32	2.3%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,387	26	1.9%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,389	25	1.8%	3.7%	2

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 49 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 39 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 36 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 17 pupils

Physical Disability 12 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 8 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Hearing 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.

66.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

66.0%Positive

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

12.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree11%

agree35%

disagree28%

strongly disagree21%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree12%

agree38%

disagree31%

strongly disagree18%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree20%

agree20%

disagree24%

strongly disagree21%

don't know1%

not applicable14%

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

yes15%

no85%

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

agree26%

disagree23%

strongly disagree45%

dont know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree24%

agree38%

disagree17%

strongly disagree12%

don't know9%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree20%

agree47%

disagree17%

strongly disagree14%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree10%

agree43%

disagree30%

strongly disagree15%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree25%

agree56%

disagree8%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree22%

agree51%

disagree9%

strongly disagree7%

don't know11%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree11%

agree35%

disagree20%

strongly disagree20%

don't know13%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes52%

no48%

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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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