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Caroline Chisholm School

Wooldale Centre for Learning, Wootton Fields, Northampton, NN4 6TP

Academy converter · Ages 4–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jan 2020

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

50.2school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
89.0%
Writing
74.0%
Maths
84.0%
RWM Combined
72.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
50.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
24.2%
Basics 9-5
56.7%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

50.2

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2351.946.4
2023/2451.246.4
2024/2550.246.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.100.00
2023/24+0.090.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
86.2%
EBacc APS
4.70
EBacc 9-5
27.6%
EBacc 9-4
45.5%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
35.02
A*-A Grades
22.3%
A*-B Grades
54.4%
AAB+ %
12.3%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 180 students entered

Community & Reviews

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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Northampton High School GDST
1.46 km away · Other independent school
Wootton Park School
2.33 km away · Free schools
Outstanding
Abbeyfield School
2.81 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Hospital and Outreach Education
3.94 km away · Academy alternative provision converter
Good
St Andrew's College
4.24 km away · Other independent school

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About Caroline Chisholm School

Caroline Chisholm School is a secondary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2020 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 322 responses), 78% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.2. The school has around 2,134 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Wooldale Centre for Learning, Northampton, NN4 6TP | More schools in West Northamptonshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Caroline Chisholm School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Jan 2020 — Good
  3. Oct 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Caroline Chisholm School

What is Caroline Chisholm School's Ofsted rating?
Caroline Chisholm School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2020 inspection.
What do parents say about Caroline Chisholm School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 322 responses): 78% of parents would recommend Caroline Chisholm School.
What are Caroline Chisholm School's latest exam results?
Caroline Chisholm School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.2. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Caroline Chisholm School located?
Caroline Chisholm School is a secondary school in Northampton, West Northamptonshire (NN4 6TP).
How many pupils attend Caroline Chisholm School?
Caroline Chisholm School has around 2,134 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Caroline Chisholm School with other schools?
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