Chaigeley School
| Type | Special School / Non-maintained special school |
| Age Range | 8-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Lymm Road Thelwall Warrington Cheshire WA4 2TE |
| Phone | 01925752357 |
| Reference Number | 111498 |
Chaigeley School continues to demonstrate a strong performance as a good school, particularly in meeting the social, emotional, and mental health needs of its pupils. The staff's detailed knowledge of each pupil and the strong relationships they build contribute significantly to a safe and caring environment where pupils feel valued. The school effectively supports individuals to achieve their best academically and socially, encouraging resilience and problem-solving through engaging activities and an ambitious curriculum tailored to each pupil's needs. Overall, the school prepares its pupils well for their future education and life beyond school.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 53 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 83.02%
Girls: 16.98% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 98.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 7 | 5 | Unknown | 5 |
| 8 | 5 | Unknown | 5 |
| 9 | 10 | 2 | 12 |
| 10 | 9 | 1 | 10 |
| 11 | 10 | 2 | 12 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.8% |
| African | 1.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2024 | School inspection |
| 27 Jun 2018 | Short inspection |
| 27 Jan 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Jul 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jun 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 20 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Staff develop strong, caring relationships with pupils.
- The school effectively supports pupils with SEMH needs.
- An ambitious curriculum meets pupils' individual needs.
- Pupils participate in a variety of enriching activities.
- Effective phonics program in place for reading.
- Strong focus on preparing pupils for post-16 transitions.
- Respectful and purposeful relationships between staff and pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Insufficient clarity on subject-specific knowledge in some subjects.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 6.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 8.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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