Charnwood College
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Thorpe Hill Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 4SQ |
| Phone | 01509554400 |
| Reference Number | 141874 |
Charnwood College has shown notable improvement since its previous inspection, now rated as good across all domains. The school offers an inclusive and supportive environment where pupils feel respected and safe, with dedicated staff fostering a strong sense of community. The implementation of a consistent lesson structure and a strong emphasis on reading contributes positively to the pupils' learning experience. However, the school is still working to ensure all pupils, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), effectively connect their learning and develop a deeper understanding of subject knowledge.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 651 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.15%
Girls: 48.85% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 26.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 78 | 67 | 145 |
| 8 | 55 | 65 | 120 |
| 9 | 58 | 58 | 116 |
| 10 | 56 | 58 | 114 |
| 11 | 46 | 39 | 85 |
| 12 | 19 | 16 | 35 |
| 13 | 21 | 15 | 36 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 64.1% |
| White, Other | 7.1% |
| African | 4% |
| Indian | 3.8% |
| White & Asian | 3.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.9% |
| Asian, Other | 2.5% |
| Unclassified | 2.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| Chinese | 1.2% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
| 29 Jun 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Jan 2020 | School inspection: |
| 26 Sep 2017 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils experience a culture of respect and positivity.
- Leaders have established an inclusive and calm learning environment.
- Teachers provide clear explanations and effective modeling of learning.
- Leaders promote the importance of reading for all pupils.
- Personal development programs are coherent and well-designed.
- Pupils feel safe and supported by staff.
- A range of enrichment activities enhances the educational experience.
Areas for Improvement
- Not all teachers effectively check pupils' understanding before advancing learning.
- Some pupils, including vulnerable ones, struggle with persistent absence.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. 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 | 23 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 24 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 30 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 22 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 30 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 21 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 20 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 30 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 14 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 30 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 19 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 18 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 30 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 17 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 18 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 30 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 15 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 27 | 3 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 43.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33.7% | ||
| 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:
Sample
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 | 29.5 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 29.88 |
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 | 11.1% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 119 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 85 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 0 |
Previous Years
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