Chipping Norton School
Chipping Norton, OX7 5DY · Oxfordshire · secondary school
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8th of 40 secondary schools in Oxfordshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.2/10 against 882 of them, against 7.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 57.1 · 77 | 46% | 3.56 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.29 · 72 | 38% | 2.77 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 49.9 · 70 | 15% | 1.07 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chipping Norton School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.29 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh Award, play badminton, netball, rugby, football, cricket, or rounders, and travel on trips including a German exchange, sport tours, a Normandy visit, and ski trips.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,035 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,462. 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 in reaching the 59.6% attainment benchmark? What specific support is available for the Progress 8 measure?
What Ofsted said about Chipping Norton School
Overview
Chipping Norton School is described as a place where pupils feel safe, enjoy learning, and demonstrate "excellent behaviour" and "exemplary" attitudes. The report highlights an "ambitious curriculum" that drives high achievement, with examination results "well above national averages," supported by a culture of respect and strong leadership within the River Learning Trust.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit "excellent behaviour" and conduct themselves very well, with derogatory language being rare and effectively managed.
- The curriculum is "carefully planned and skilfully delivered," with teachers who are "experts and are passionate about their subjects."
- Personal development is "exceptional," featuring a comprehensive PSHE programme, character education, and a "particular strength" in careers guidance.
- Sixth-form provision is highly effective, with students excelling academically and taking on significant leadership roles within the school and community.
- Leaders work closely with trustees who "rigorously challenge" decisions to ensure they are in pupils' best interests, while staff receive high-quality training.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not always fully check pupils’ understanding or make necessary adaptations before moving on, leading to unaddressed knowledge gaps for some vulnerable pupils.
- The school should share existing good practice across the school to ensure all pupils, including disadvantaged students, achieve as well as they could.
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 | 52.9 |
| 2024/25 | 49.3 |
| 2025/26 | 49.9 |
| 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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