Chelsea Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Lots Road Chelsea London SW10 0AB |
| Phone | 02073763019 |
| Reference Number | 135531 |
Chelsea Academy is performing well, maintaining a 'Good' rating across all inspected areas including the quality of education, behavior and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. Having previously received an 'Outstanding' grade in its last inspection, this report reflects the school's continued commitment to high expectations and a supportive learning environment. The school has not been inspected for over a decade, as it was exempt from routine inspections until November 2020, which adds significant context to this evaluation.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1126 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.6%
Girls: 44.4% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 46.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 30.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 105 | 76 | 181 |
| 8 | 96 | 87 | 183 |
| 9 | 105 | 75 | 180 |
| 10 | 116 | 69 | 185 |
| 11 | 96 | 86 | 182 |
| 12 | 56 | 44 | 100 |
| 13 | 52 | 63 | 115 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 14.9% |
| African | 14.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 13.4% |
| White, British | 12.9% |
| Caribbean | 4% |
| White & Asian | 2.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.6% |
| Unclassified | 2.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% |
| Asian, Other | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 27 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 20 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jul 2011 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Leaders have high expectations for all pupils.
- Pupils enjoy learning and behave well in school.
- The curriculum is broad, ambitious, and designed to build knowledge over time.
- Teachers demonstrate strong subject expertise and build good relationships with pupils.
- Pupils feel safe and supported, with proactive measures against bullying.
- The school prioritizes reading and actively supports pupils who need help.
- The school provides a variety of enrichment opportunities including sports and leadership roles.
Areas for Improvement
- New approaches for supporting pupils with SEND are not fully embedded, leading to inconsistent support.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 51.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 53.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 65% |
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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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 35.88 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 35.87 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 15.9% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 128 | 24 |
| Third Preference | 117 | 18 |
| From another Local Authority | 396 | 98 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
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Unit 17, Block J1 Station Court, Imperial Wharf, 1 Townmead Road, London, SW6 2PY |
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0.29 miles |
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0.44 miles |
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