Chetwynde School

About Chetwynde School

Chetwynde is a thriving all-through school for children ages 3 to 16. We provide a supportive, challenging and inspiring education, balancing traditional values and a dynamic, forward-thinking approach that gives our students the foundations they need.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs Sarah Cruse

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 3.3

Teaching Quality 3.3

Communication 3.3

Student Wellbeing 4.0

Facilities 3.0

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

19.5:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

26.4

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

44.0

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.39

Progress 8

Below average

46.6%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

56.9%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

10.3% entered EBacc

10.3% achieved EBacc

58 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Parent Unconfirmed

Parent Mar 18, 2025

1.0

"AVOID for SEN"

Yet another school that's all to ready to Milk SEN pupils budgets to support a financially struggling school.
Particularly selective with which SEN children they accept , usually the ones that attract the most funding.
SEN abuse at its finest
Building smells so bad from damp too.
It's worrying where all the money goes because it certainly isn't spent on upkeep.

Safety & Wellbeing 1/5

Teaching & Learning 1/5

Communication 2/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 1/5

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Emily B Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Best school in Barrow!"

We've been absolutely delighted with Chetwynde School. The facilities are amazing, and the staff are so supportive and caring. Our daughter has thrived there, especially with the emphasis on respect, responsibility, and resilience - it's helped her develop into a confident and kind young person. We couldn't recommend it more!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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David L Unconfirmed

Parent May 15, 2022

4.0

"Excellent school with great values"

We've been really impressed with Chetwynde School so far. The teachers are all very knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and the school's values of respect, responsibility, and resilience are really evident. Our son loves going to school and is making lots of friends - we're so grateful to have found such a wonderful school.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Parent Unconfirmed

Parent Oct 10, 2021

3.0

"Be careful about this place."

Forget everything else, they let a guy convicted of grooming girls come into my year group. They also will give up on trying to help you if it your mental health issues keep going on for too long. The attitude from teachers is nice, but they need to stop letting anyone come in.
Also got a throat infection from one of the lunch foods.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 2/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 2/5

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