Chiswick School is a secondary school in London, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Chiswick School currently has around 1590 pupils on roll, which is about 122% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.1% boys and 47.9% girls. Around 30.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25.5%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 30.4%. other white pupils make up about 21.4% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 10.6%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 90% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (86%) , including 55% who stay in school sixth forms and 30% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Burlington Lane, London, W4 3UN |
| Website: | http://www.chiswickschool.org/ |
| Telephone: | 02087470031 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Hounslow |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Laura Ellener |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137907 |
Ofsted inspection date: 22/01/2020
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1300 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1590 |
| Number of Boys: | 829 |
| Number of Girls: | 761 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 25.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 30.40% | 483 |
| Other White | 21.40% | 341 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 10.60% | 168 |
| African | 8.70% | 138 |
| Other Mixed | 6.00% | 95 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.10% | 65 |
| Unclassified | 3.80% | 61 |
| White and Asian | 3.70% | 59 |
| Caribbean | 1.90% | 30 |
| White and Black African | 1.80% | 29 |
| Indian | 1.80% | 29 |
| Other Black | 1.40% | 23 |
| Other Asian | 1.40% | 22 |
| Pakistani | 1.30% | 20 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.70% | 11 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 7 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 7 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 2,779 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Acton Childrens Centre Castle Close , Acton W3 8RX | 4out of 4 | 2,853 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vanessa Nursery School 14 Cathnor Road , W12 9JA | 4out of 4 | 3,099 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavendish Primary School Edensor Road , Chiswick W4 2RG | 3out of 4 | 192 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School ,Chiswick Duke Road , Chiswick W4 2DF | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hogarth Junior School Duke Road , W4 2JR | - not rated | 835 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hogarth Infant School Devonshire Street , W4 2JR | - not rated | 835 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The William Hogarth Primary School Duke Road , Chiswick W4 2JR | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton Green County First and Middle School Beaumont Road , W4 5AW | - not rated | 2,511 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiswick School Burlington Lane , Chiswick W4 3UN | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiswick Community School Burlington Lane , Chiswick W4 3UN | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West London Free School 241 King Street , W6 9LP | 3out of 4 | 2,104 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shene School Park Avenue , East Sheen SW14 8RG | - not rated | 2,373 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Richmond Park Park Avenue , SW14 8RG | 3out of 4 | 2,373 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBAP 16-19 Academic AP Academy Finlay Street , SW6 6HB | - not rated | 3,145 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Harrodian School Lonsdale Road , SW13 9QN | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Falcons Pre-Preparatory Chiswick 2 Burnaby Gardens , Chiswick W4 3DT | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield House School Turnham Green Church Hall , Heathfield Gardens W4 4JU | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swedish School 82 Lonsdale Road , SW13 9JS | - not rated | 1,756 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Preparatory School Colet Court , Lonsdale Road SW13 9JT | - not rated | 1,776 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.