The Chauncy School, based in Ware, provides secondary education, 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.
The Chauncy School currently has around 1515 pupils on roll, which is about 149% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.7% boys and 45.3% girls. Around 16.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (84.6%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 99% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (92%) , including 69% who stay in school sixth forms and 21% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Park Road, Ware, SG12 0DP |
| Website: | http://chauncyschool.com/ |
| Telephone: | 01920411200 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Steve Walton |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137090 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/10/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1014 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1515 |
| Number of Boys: | 828 |
| Number of Girls: | 687 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 15.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 84.60% | 1281 |
| Other White | 3.60% | 55 |
| African | 2.40% | 36 |
| Other Mixed | 1.60% | 24 |
| Indian | 1.60% | 24 |
| Unclassified | 1.30% | 20 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.90% | 13 |
| White and Asian | 0.70% | 11 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 10 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 8 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 8 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 0.30% | 5 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 0.10% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine's Church of England Primary School Park Road , SG12 0AW | 3out of 4 | 268 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Broadmeads , SG12 9HY | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Broadmeads , SG12 9HY | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingshill Infant School Heath Drive , SG12 0RL | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Voluntary Controlled Church of England Junior School Heath Drive , SG12 0RL | 3out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chauncy School Park Road , SG12 0DP | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chauncy School Park Road , SG12 0DP | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Presdales School Hoe Lane , SG12 9NX | - not rated | 1,811 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Presdales School Hoe Lane , SG12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 1,811 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Simon Balle School Mangrove Road , SG13 8AJ | - not rated | 3,186 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hertford Regional College Scotts Road , SG12 9JF | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simon Balle All-Through School Mangrove Road , SG13 8AJ | 4out of 4 | 3,186 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinewood School Hoe Lane , SG12 9PB | 2out of 4 | 1,974 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinewood School Hoe Lane , SG12 9PB | - not rated | 1,974 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Middleton School Walnut Tree Walk , SG12 9PD | 4out of 4 | 2,110 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Duncombe School 4 Warren Park Road , Bengeo SG14 3JA | - not rated | 3,103 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hertford, Ware and Bishop's Stortford Area Pupil Referral Unit Longmore Educ'n Support Centre , Churchfields SG13 8AE | - not rated | 3,199 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.