Chaucer School

About Chaucer School

Chaucer School is a secondary school with three key values: Respect, Responsibility, and Kindness. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum and provide first-class opportunities for students to thrive academically, physically, and mentally.

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Key Facts

Students 900

Head/Principal Mrs J Crewe

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 33 responses • 4.2% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

45.4% positive 48.5% negative

My child feels safe at this school

48.5% positive 48.5% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

36.4% positive 57.6% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

63.7% positive 27.3% negative

My child does well at this school

60.6% positive 33.3% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 33 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

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

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

46.7

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

28.0

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-1.14

Progress 8

Well below average

20.9%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

40.5%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

29.7% entered EBacc

6.3% achieved EBacc

158 pupils in cohort

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

Reviews 3

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Emily D

Parent Jun 1, 2022

5.0

"A Great School with Exceptional Values"

My child has been at Chaucer School for a few years now and we're absolutely delighted with the education and experience she's receiving. The school's core values of Respect, Responsibility and Kindness are truly embedded in everything they do. The facilities are great, and the Thinking Reading program has made a huge difference to her confidence and reading skills.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah W

Parent Sep 1, 2021

4.0

"Some Great Aspects, but Room for Improvement"

We've been impressed with Chaucer School's commitment to its core values and the opportunities it provides for students to grow and develop. However, we've found some inconsistencies in the quality of teaching and support for students, particularly in certain subjects.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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Kathryn P

Parent Mar 1, 2020

5.0

"Chaucer School Prepared My Child for Success"

My son graduated from Chaucer School a few years ago and I'm so proud of the person he's become. The school's curriculum is well-rounded and prepares students for life beyond school. He particularly enjoyed the Alternative Provision sessions, which gave him a chance to develop skills in areas he's passionate about.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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