The Corsham School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | The Tynings Corsham Wiltshire SN13 9DF |
| Phone | 01249713284 |
| Reference Number | 136611 |
The Corsham School has made significant progress since its previous inspection, now rated as good in all areas including the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership. The headteacher's strong leadership and commitment to high expectations for students have cultivated a positive learning environment where pupils feel safe and respected. Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities that enrich their educational experience and foster social development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1360 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.07%
Girls: 49.93% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 124 | 136 | 260 |
| 8 | 128 | 110 | 238 |
| 9 | 134 | 123 | 257 |
| 10 | 116 | 118 | 234 |
| 11 | 100 | 104 | 204 |
| 12 | 45 | 43 | 88 |
| 13 | 34 | 45 | 79 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.4% |
| White, Other | 2.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| African | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Sep 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 11 Sep 2019 | School inspection: |
| 21 Mar 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Jun 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Dec 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 08 Mar 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as The Corsham School A Visual Arts College | |
| 08 Mar 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 25 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Dec 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Dec 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Mar 2000 | Full inspection |
| 27 Mar 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations for all pupils set by leaders.
- A calm and orderly atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Wide range of extracurricular activities available.
- Effective support provided for students with SEND.
- Rising proportion of pupils completing the English Baccalaureate.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum content in art and mathematics lacks organization.
- Meeting the high expectations in English and languages is inconsistent.
- Some disadvantaged pupils have attendance issues that need addressing.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 47.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 59.3% |
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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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 31.63 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 32.06 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 7.3% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 66 | 9 |
| Third Preference | 48 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 9 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Heywood Prep
The Priory, Corsham, SN13 0AP |
0.4 miles |
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The Corsham Regis Primary Academy
Kings Avenue, Corsham Regis Primary Academy, Kings Avenue, Corsham, SN13 0EG |
0.43 miles |
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corsham
Lacock Road, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9HS |
0.43 miles |
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Corsham Primary School
Pound Pill, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9YW |
0.46 miles |
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Neston Primary School
Church Rise, Neston, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9SX |
1.27 miles |
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Queen's Crescent School
Windsor Close, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0QT |
2.72 miles |
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Churchfields, the Village School
Bradford Road, Atworth, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 8HY |
2.73 miles |
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Box Church of England Primary School
High Street, Box, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 8NF |
2.75 miles |
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St Peter's CofE Academy
Lord's Mead, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0LL |
3.02 miles |
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Frogwell Primary School
Derriads Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0DG |
3.02 miles |
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Shaw CE Primary School
Corsham Road, Shaw, Melksham, SN12 8EQ |
3.04 miles |
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Colerne CofE Primary School
Quarry Lane, Colerne, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 8DU |
3.06 miles |
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Lacock Church of England Primary School
High Street, Lacock, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2LQ |
3.19 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Rowden Hill, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2AH |
3.29 miles |
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Redland Primary School
Brook Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0JE |
3.38 miles |
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Ivy Lane Primary School
Ivy Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1HE |
3.69 miles |
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By Brook Valley CofE Primary School
The Street, Yatton Keynell, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 7BA |
3.75 miles |
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Charter Primary School
Wood Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3EA |
3.88 miles |
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Kings Lodge Primary School
Kings Lodge Primary School, Lodge Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3SY |
4.1 miles |
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Monkton Park Primary School
Sadlers Mead, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3PN |
4.21 miles |
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Notton House Academy
28 Notton, Lacock, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2NF |
2.67 miles |
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Stonar School
Cottles Park, Wiltshire, SN12 8NT |
3.06 miles |
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Sheldon School
Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HJ |
3.57 miles |
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Hardenhuish School
Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6RJ |
3.82 miles |
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The Young People's Support Centre
The Bridge Centre, Chippenham, SN15 1AA |
4.03 miles |
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Wiltshire College and University Centre
Cocklebury Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3QD |
4.1 miles |
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Abbeyfield School
Stanley Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3XB |
4.54 miles |
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Melksham House School
27 Market Place, Melksham, SN12 6ES |
4.7 miles |