Chase Terrace Academy
Burntwood, WS7 2DB · Staffordshire · secondary school
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35th of 56 secondary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 70 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 899 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.6/10 among them, against 3.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 41.7 · 42 | 46% | 1.91 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.45 · 18 | 38% | 0.70 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.3 · 46 | 15% | 0.70 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chase Terrace Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 35.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.45 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6 out of 10 among them, against 2.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the CTA Theatre Company, Samba Club, and Chess Club. Sports include basketball, indoor cricket, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Trips go to France, Germany, and Boreatton Park. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,172 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,411. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming for the Russell Group?
What Ofsted said about Chase Terrace Academy
Overview
Chase Terrace Academy is described as a "positive and respectful place to learn" where pupils feel safe and value the school’s core ethos. The report highlights that the school has successfully improved conduct and culture since its previous inspection, with leaders demonstrating an accurate understanding of strengths and priorities.
Strengths
- Pupils learn to respect ‘the CTA way’, living out values of "community, tenacity and aspiration" and speak highly of daily personal development lessons.
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and carefully designed, with an increasing number of pupils studying the English Baccalaureate suite of qualifications.
- Staff provide "clear explanations" when delivering new knowledge, and reading is prioritised with individual interventions supporting those who need help.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities have their needs "identified with precision", ensuring appropriate adaptations are in place.
- The school offers a "wider offer" of leadership opportunities and activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award and overseas visits.
Areas to improve
- Too many pupils do not attend school regularly enough, causing them to "develop gaps in their knowledge" and miss personal development opportunities.
- Systems to check on pupils’ understanding are "not consistent", leading to misconceptions and gaps in learning that are not addressed.
- The school lacks a consistent approach to identifying the impact of actions undertaken, meaning it does not have an "accurate understanding" of where improvements have been successful.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.3 |
| 2024/25 | 44.3 |
| 2025/26 | 45.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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