Nicholas Chamberlaine School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bulkington Road Bedworth Warwickshire CV12 9EA |
| Phone | 02476312308 |
| Reference Number | 139936 |
Nicholas Chamberlaine School has made significant improvements since its last inspection, moving from a status of 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. The school has developed a strong, ambitious curriculum that all pupils are accessing, leading to better progress in learning. Relationships between staff and students are warm and respectful, contributing to a positive learning atmosphere where most pupils behave well and feel safe. There is also a strong emphasis on personal development, with opportunities for students to engage in extracurricular activities like music and sports, enhancing their overall educational experience. Despite these strengths, the school faces challenges in ensuring all teachers consistently assess and adapt learning based on pupil understanding. This has led to some gaps in knowledge for certain pupils. Additionally, while some strategies for improving attendance are in place, absenteeism remains a key concern. Lastly, the school acknowledges the need to better evaluate the effectiveness of its strategies, particularly regarding the progress of disadvantaged pupils, to ensure all students achieve their full potential.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1427 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.84%
Girls: 51.16% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 139 | 145 | 284 |
| 8 | 120 | 147 | 267 |
| 9 | 152 | 139 | 291 |
| 10 | 127 | 133 | 260 |
| 11 | 109 | 102 | 211 |
| 12 | 30 | 34 | 64 |
| 13 | 20 | 30 | 50 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 73.7% |
| Unclassified | 8.5% |
| White, Other | 5.2% |
| Indian | 4.6% |
| African | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Irish | 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 | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
| 18 Jul 2023 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Nov 2021 | School inspection: |
| 13 Nov 2019 | School inspection: |
| 17 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils.
- Highly ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Commitment to pupils' personal development and well-being.
- Opportunities for extracurricular participation.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent use of assessments to check pupil understanding.
- Gaps in knowledge for some pupils not being systematically addressed.
- Higher-than-expected levels of pupil absenteeism.
- Insufficient analysis of the effectiveness of improvement strategies.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 36.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 24.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 41.1% |
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:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 31.77 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 33.69 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 17.9% |
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 62 | 8 |
| Third Preference | 15 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 9 | 4 |
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