Chiswick School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Burlington Lane Chiswick London W4 3UN |
| Phone | 02087470031 |
| Reference Number | 137907 |
Chiswick School has made significant improvements since its previous inspection, moving from a grade of Requires Improvement to Good overall. The leadership team has addressed previous weaknesses effectively, resulting in a strong quality of education, good behaviour, and an outstanding personal development program for pupils. The community fosters a safe and inclusive atmosphere, where students feel respected and valued, evident in the supportive responses to occasional behavioural issues and the variety of enrichment opportunities available.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1590 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.14%
Girls: 47.86% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 31.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 127 | 112 | 239 |
| 8 | 121 | 115 | 236 |
| 9 | 124 | 111 | 235 |
| 10 | 118 | 120 | 238 |
| 11 | 126 | 112 | 238 |
| 12 | 95 | 112 | 207 |
| 13 | 118 | 79 | 197 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 30.4% |
| White, Other | 21.4% |
| African | 8.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.1% |
| Unclassified | 3.8% |
| White & Asian | 3.7% |
| Caribbean | 1.9% |
| Indian | 1.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.8% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Jan 2020 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 22 Jan 2020 | School inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Oct 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 13 May 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Nov 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 21 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Nov 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| Previously as Chiswick Community School | |
| 19 Nov 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Dec 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 20 Sep 2004 | Full inspection |
| 20 Sep 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong leadership has driven improvements in education quality.
- Pupils receive robust provision across a broad curriculum.
- Students report feeling safe and supported, with positive behaviour reflected in school culture.
- Exceptional opportunities for personal development and extracurricular involvement.
- High staff morale and commitment to the school's growth.
Areas for Improvement
- Gaps in scientific learning for some pupils, particularly in Year 9.
- Incomplete subject planning in science affects consistent curriculum delivery.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 54.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 63.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 70.5% |
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 | 35.14 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 35.96 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 13.5% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 126 | 23 |
| Third Preference | 158 | 16 |
| From another Local Authority | 469 | 78 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Cavendish Primary School
Edensor Road, Chiswick, Cavendish Primary School, London, W4 2RG |
0.11 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School ,Chiswick
Duke Road, Chiswick, London, W4 2DF |
0.43 miles |
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The William Hogarth Primary School
Duke Road, Chiswick, London, W4 2JR |
0.47 miles |
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Grove Park Primary School
Nightingale Close, Chiswick, London, W4 3JN |
0.52 miles |
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Heathfield House School
Turnham Green Church Hall, Heathfield Gardens, Chiswick, London, W4 4JU |
0.7 miles |
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Belmont Primary School
Belmont Road, Chiswick, London, W4 5UL |
0.81 miles |
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St Osmund's Catholic Primary School
Church Road, Barnes, London, SW13 9HQ |
0.81 miles |
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Kew Riverside Primary School
37 Courtlands Avenue, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 4ES |
0.9 miles |
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St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
Worple Street, London, SW14 8HE |
0.9 miles |
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Lowther Primary School
Stillingfleet Road, Barnes, London, SW13 9AE |
0.92 miles |
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Strand-on-the-Green Junior School
Thames Road, Chiswick, London, W4 3NX |
0.96 miles |
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Strand-on-the-Green Infant and Nursery School
Thames Road, Chiswick, London, W4 3NX |
0.96 miles |
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Thomson House School
27 Sheen Lane, London, SW14 8HY |
0.97 miles |
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Barnes Primary School
Cross Street, Barnes, London, SW13 0QQ |
0.99 miles |
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Orchard House School
Priory House, Priory Avenue, Chiswick, London, W4 1LB |
1.04 miles |
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Kew College
24-26 Cumberland Road, Richmond, TW9 3HQ |
1.08 miles |
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St Peter's Primary School
33 St Peter's Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 9BA |
1.1 miles |
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The King's Church of England Primary School
Cumberland Road, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3HJ |
1.15 miles |
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East Sheen Primary School
Upper Richmond Road West, East Sheen, London, SW14 8ED |
1.2 miles |
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Broomfield House School
Broomfield Road, Kew Gardens, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3HS |
1.24 miles |
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The Harrodian School
Lonsdale Road, London, SW13 9QN |
0.58 miles |
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The Swedish School
82 Lonsdale Road, London, SW13 9JS |
1 miles |
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St Paul's School
Lonsdale Road, London, SW13 9JT |
1.01 miles |
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ArtsEd Day School & Sixth Form
Cone Ripman House, London, W4 1LY |
1.02 miles |
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West London Free School
241 King Street, London, W6 9LP |
1.2 miles |
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Latymer Upper School and Latymer Prep
237 King Street, London, W6 9LR |
1.23 miles |
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Kew House
6 Capital Interchange Way, Brentford, London, TW8 0EX |
1.32 miles |
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Lift Richmond Park
Park Avenue, London, SW14 8RG |
1.35 miles |
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International School of London
139 Gunnersbury Avenue, London, W3 8LG |
1.38 miles |
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Roehampton Hospital School
The Priory Hospital Roehampton, Priory Lane, London, SW15 5JJ |
1.39 miles |
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Roehampton Gate School
Priory Lane, Roehampton, London, SW15 5JJ |
1.39 miles |
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Eagle Park Independent School
Eagle Park Independent School, Chiswick, London Transport Sports Ground, Chiswick, W3 8JY |
1.4 miles |
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The Godolphin and Latymer School
Iffley Road, London, W6 0PG |
1.58 miles |
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Hammersmith Academy
25 Cathnor Road, London, W12 9JD |
1.73 miles |
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Sacred Heart High School
212 Hammersmith Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 7DG |
1.76 miles |
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Leap Service - the National Autistics Society
Woodlands Building, London, W3 8RR |
1.81 miles |
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Snowflake School
10-14 CRown Street, Acton, London, W3 8SB |
1.84 miles |
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Ark Acton Academy
Gunnersbury Lane, Acton, London, W3 8EY |
1.86 miles |
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Ormiston Queensmill Academy
1 Askham Road, Shepherds Bush, London, W12 0NW |
1.89 miles |
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Ibstock Place School
Clarence Lane, London, SW15 5PY |
1.92 miles |