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Chaucer School

Chaucer School, Sheffield
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Chaucer School

Wordsworth Avenue, Sheffield, S5 8NH

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Sheffield.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
794
Ages
11-16
FSM
57.8%
Attainment 8
29.2
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Feb 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
29.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
6.4%
Basics 9-5
16.4%

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
11.3%
EBacc APS
2.38
EBacc 9-5
3.1%
EBacc 9-4
4.4%
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About Chaucer School

Chaucer School is a secondary school in Sheffield, Sheffield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 33 responses), 42% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 29.2. The school has around 794 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Wordsworth Avenue, Sheffield, S5 8NH | More schools in Sheffield

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Feb 2025 — Requires improvement
  2. Mar 2024 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  3. Oct 2023 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  4. Mar 2023 — Taking effective action towards the removal…
  5. Jun 2022 — Inadequate
  6. Feb 2020 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas…
  7. Nov 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Chaucer School

What is Chaucer School's Ofsted rating?
Chaucer School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about Chaucer School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 33 responses): 42% of parents would recommend Chaucer School.
What are Chaucer School's latest exam results?
Chaucer School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 29.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Chaucer School located?
Chaucer School is a secondary school in Sheffield, Sheffield (S5 8NH).
How many pupils attend Chaucer School?
Chaucer School has around 794 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Chaucer School with other schools?
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