Charters School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Charters Road Sunningdale Ascot Berkshire SL5 9QY |
| Phone | 01344624826 |
| Reference Number | 138823 |
Charters School has demonstrated a good overall effectiveness in its first inspection under section 5 of the Education Act 2005. The school provides a wide range of opportunities for pupils to excel academically and develop their personal skills, leading to high levels of pupil pride and motivation. There is strong support for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the sixth form provision is particularly outstanding, with a breadth of enrichment activities that enhance student learning. However, some areas require further development, particularly in the consistency of behaviour management at breaktimes and the recent changes in the PSHE curriculum that have not yet been fully effective.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1715 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.53%
Girls: 46.47% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 146 | 123 | 269 |
| 8 | 135 | 134 | 269 |
| 9 | 149 | 119 | 268 |
| 10 | 147 | 118 | 265 |
| 11 | 144 | 125 | 269 |
| 12 | 101 | 104 | 205 |
| 13 | 96 | 74 | 170 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 67% |
| White, Other | 9.3% |
| Indian | 5.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.4% |
| White & Asian | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| African | 0.7% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 20 Feb 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Charters School | |
| 20 Feb 2012 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 04 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Dec 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Dec 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Oct 2001 | Full inspection |
| 15 Oct 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are proud to attend and feel safe in school.
- High expectations from teachers motivate pupils to strive for success.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Calm and focused behaviour in lessons.
- Extensive range of clubs and enrichment activities available.
- Outstanding sixth form provision with strong guidance for future pathways.
Areas for Improvement
- Boisterous behaviour at breaktimes by some pupils.
- Small number of defiant or disruptive pupils.
- Recent PSHE curriculum changes are not fully embedded.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 17 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 16 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 17 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 6 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 16 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 12 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 22 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 17 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 22 | 0 |
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 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 57.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 72.8% |
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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UnlockGCSE Results
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 | 35.74 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 35.31 |
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 | 17.1% |
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 112 | 10 |
| Third Preference | 79 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 340 | 108 |
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