The Chauncy School
Ware, SG12 0DP · Hertfordshire · secondary school
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26th of 78 secondary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 82 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 818 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.9/10 among them, against 6.9/10 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 47.5 · 57 | 30% | 1.70 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.53 · 85 | 25% | 2.12 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 49.4 · 68 | 10% | 0.68 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Chauncy School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. In 2024/25, 46.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.53 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same point. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.8 out of 10 among them, against 6.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,515 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,014. 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 manage class sizes when operating significantly above its designated capacity? What specific support structures are in place to maintain the high progress scores observed in recent years? How does the admissions process handle the current oversubscription for new entry years?
What Ofsted said about The Chauncy School
Overview
The Chauncy School continues to be an outstanding school, providing an education where pupils are "highly enthusiastic" and feel part of a respectful community. Leaders are "single minded in their determination for all pupils to succeed academically and to develop their interests and character," ensuring teaching is of the highest quality.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "precisely tailored to their needs," promoting thinking and equipping pupils with knowledge for future stages.
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and are "highly skilled in questioning pupils," effectively identifying and closing gaps in understanding.
- There is a "vast range of clubs" available, broadening pupils’ interests and supporting their personal development.
- Staff have "very high expectations of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities," adapting work skilfully to ensure they achieve highly.
- The careers programme is "comprehensive," enabling pupils to make "informed and ambitious choices about their next stage."
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders carrying out "robust checks on adults" and staff receiving regular training to identify concerns and support pupils.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 51.9 |
| 2024/25 | 49.5 |
| 2025/26 | 49.4 |
| 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
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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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