The Chantry School
Worcester, WR6 6QA · Worcestershire · secondary school
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8th of 31 secondary schools in Worcestershire we can score, 45 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 685 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.6/10 among them, against 6.3/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 50.9 · 64 | 30% | 1.94 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.17 · 62 | 25% | 1.56 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.5 · 58 | 10% | 0.58 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Chantry School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. In 2024/25, 43.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.17 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3 out of 10 among them, against 5.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access trips to the Pioneer Centre, Duke of Edinburgh expeditions, and exchange visits to France, French battlefields, Freiburg, Seville, and Morocco.
Getting in
The published school roll is 881 pupils against a stated capacity of 875. 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 maintain the progress seen in the 2023/24 data? What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their attainment in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about The Chantry School
Overview
The Chantry School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. Pupils feel ‘well cared for’ and enjoy attending, benefiting from a ‘thoughtful and well-planned curriculum’ that supports high achievement. While personal development and relationships are strong, the report highlights inconsistencies in behaviour management and gaps in leadership oversight.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a ‘carefully’ sequenced curriculum where pupils ‘build their knowledge over time’ and produce work of ‘very high quality’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported effectively, with teachers having the necessary information to help them ‘achieve well’.
- There is an ‘extensive enrichment programme’ including clubs, trips, and pupil-led action groups, fostering confidence and respect for others.
- Staff receive appropriate training and support, and the headteacher ‘knows the pupils well’ and understands their needs.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must gain ‘clear enough oversight’ of safeguarding, attendance, and behaviour data to identify patterns and guide strategic actions.
- Expectations for pupil behaviour in lessons are ‘not fully consistent’, leading to occasional low-level disruption; staff must ensure uniformly high standards.
- The PSHE curriculum does not provide sufficient depth on some important topics, limiting pupils’ understanding; leaders should ensure learning builds appropriately over time.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with staff trained to identify risks and make referrals, though leaders need better oversight of safeguarding trends and pupils require deeper learning on certain safety topics.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 49.5 |
| 2024/25 | 49.4 |
| 2025/26 | 47.5 |
| 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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