Nicholas Chamberlaine School
Bedworth, CV12 9EA · Warwickshire · secondary school
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34th of 37 secondary schools in Warwickshire we can score, 38 in total — the rest without enough published data. 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 — 0.9/10 against 648 of them, against 1.0/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 22.3 · 5 | 30% | 0.16 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.51 · 15 | 25% | 0.39 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 37.1 · 9 | 10% | 0.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Nicholas Chamberlaine School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, inspected in 2024-05. In 2024/25, 24.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 36.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.51 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.2 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs such as Board and Card Games, Media Club, and Young Writers Challenge. Sports include Basketball, Table Tennis, and Netball. Arts and music offerings feature LAMDA accredited Public Speaking, the Shakespeare Schools Festival, and the School Show. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,456 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,593. 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 close the attainment gap with the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Nicholas Chamberlaine School
Overview
Nicholas Chamberlaine School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, marking significant improvement since its previous ‘Requires improvement’ rating. The report highlights a ‘purposeful atmosphere’ where staff and pupils share ‘high aspirations’ and maintain ‘warm and respectful’ relationships. Leaders have successfully implemented a ‘highly ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum’ that supports all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate a ‘determination to achieve well’ and feel safe, knowing who to approach with concerns.
- The school places a ‘strong emphasis on pupils’ personal development’, offering opportunities such as mentoring, music, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme.
- Teachers effectively use ‘student support sheets’ to adapt teaching, and specialist staff rapidly address weaknesses in reading skills.
- Leaders provide ‘high-quality careers guidance’ and unbiased information on next steps, preparing pupils well for future stages.
- Staff feel ‘very well supported and consulted’ about policy changes, with leaders carefully considering workload.
Areas to improve
- Some teachers do not consistently use assessments to check what pupils know and remember, leading to ‘gaps in pupils’ knowledge’ that are not addressed.
- The school has not ‘precisely analysed the effectiveness of improvement strategies’, meaning it lacks a clear understanding of why disadvantaged pupils’ progress is not as strong as it should be.
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 | 38.8 |
| 2024/25 | 36.9 |
| 2025/26 | 37.1 |
| 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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