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Caroline Chisholm School

Caroline Chisholm School, Northampton
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Caroline Chisholm School

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

A Good-rated all-through school in Northampton where 72% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Pupils
2,134
Ages
4-18
FSM
12.1%
Attainment 8
50.2
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2020

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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%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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

What parents say and who teaches here

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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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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?
View Caroline Chisholm School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in West Northamptonshire.