Chauncy School Prospectus 2017 Chauncy School Park Road Ware Hertfordshire SG12 0DP Telephone: 01920 411200 E-mail: admin@chauncy.org.uk Website: www.chauncyschool.com
Welcome to Chauncy School An inspiring and exciting place to be OFSTED I am delighted to welcome you to our school. Chauncy is a popular, oversubscribed, successful school at the heart of Ware. We are purposeful, forward looking and determined to be great. Students tell us that they feel safe and valued and Ofsted noted that their conduct was outstanding, encouraging exceptional opportunities for teaching and learning. Students at Chauncy are excited about their own learning. There is a passionate commitment by staff to inspire through excellent teaching. The strength of relationships between staff, students and parents has been vital in providing challenge and support, promoting achievement. We have a tradition of academic success founded on students ambition, belief in themselves and a school ethos that seeks to praise and reward all achievement. Promoting student achievement is at the heart of everything we do. We welcome students of all abilities and teach them in different groups from the start of Year 7 according to their academic needs. We have specialist status in Maths, ICT and Art and are a Centre of Excellence for Gifted and Talented Education. There is no limit to what our students can achieve with parental support, excellent facilities and superb teaching. Dennis O Sullivan (Headteacher)
The school is well respected by the local community. It is popular and over subscribed. Ofsted Parent View 2011 2017: 99% of parents said that they would recommend Chauncy to another parent
Every pupil is known as an individual. Pupils are serious learners, who are determined to succeed.
Pupils behaviour is extremely respectful and considerate. Ofsted Parent View 2011 2017: 98% of parents said that Chauncy makes sure its pupils are well behaved
Pupils work hard in their lessons.
Staff are committed to doing the best they can for the pupils. Ofsted Parent View 2011 2017: 99% of parents said that their child is taught well at Chauncy
Managers will not accept any teaching which is less than good.
% achieving GCSE Grade C+ % 5+ A* - C + EM Key Stage 4 Headlines Exam Results 2017 Progress 8 % 9-4 in English and Maths % 5+ A* - C % achieving 4+ in English % achieving 4+ in Maths % achieving C+ in at least 1 Science % achieving C+ in History or Geography % achieving C+ in a Modern Foreign Language % achieving Ebacc Chauncy 2017 National 2016 0.45 0.00 72% 59% 81% 65% 83% 66% 75% 66% 78% 66% 72% 69% 77% 73% 28% 23% TPS = Total Point Score, APS = Average Point Score 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 % 5 A* - C inlcuding English and Maths 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Chauncy 2017 National 2016 A* - C in Core Subjects at Key Stage 4 2017 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 English and Maths Maths and Science English, Maths and Science National 2016 Chauncy 2017 Our top 10 students achieved 112 GCSE grades at A/A* Results at Key Stage 4 are unvalidated and may be subject to minor changes Number of students completing Key Stage 4 156 Number of gilrs completing Key Stage 4 68 Number of boys completing Key Stage 4 88
Points per Entry Exam Results 2017 Key Stage 5 Headlines Results for students taking 1+ A2 Levels or equalivalent in 2017 (National 2016) % A - E 99.6% Chauncy 2017 National 2016 % A - B, BTEC D/D* 59% Average Points per Entry 34.8 32.1 % A - C 81% Average Grade per Entry C+ C+ Academic Full Time Equivalent % A* - E 99.5% Chauncy 2017 National 2016 % A* - B 51% Average Points per Entry 31.7 31 % A* - C 81% Average Grade per Entry C+ C Vocational Full Time Equivalent Chauncy 2017 National 2016 % pass 100% Average Points per Entry 44.4 38 % D/D* 92% Average Grade per Entry D*- D+ TPS - Total Points Score; APS - Average Points Score, FTE - Full time equivalent Points: A* = 60, A = 50, B = 40, C = 30, D = 20, E = 10 40 38 36 34 32 30 28 26 24 22 20 16 to 19 Qualifications - Average Points per Entry 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Chauncy 2017 National 2016 Results at Key Stage 5 are unvalidated and may be subject to minor changes
What Happened Next? Year 13 Destinations 2016 Seeking work 6% Dance College 3% Art College 6% Armed Forces 1% Apprenticeship 7% Gap Year 6% University 71% University Destinations 2016 London Met - Airline Management, Anglia Ruskin - Mechanical Engineering, Herts Education, Exeter Law, East Anglia - Music Technology, Cardiff Law, York - Creative Writing, Herts - History & Philosophy, Brunel - Industrial Design, Birmingham - International Business, Herts Education, East Anglia Psychology, Herts Criminology, Herts - Animal Biology, Herts Education, Leicester - Environmental Geology, Notre Dame Biochemistry, UCA Photography, West London Architecture, Birmingham Law, Nottingham Law, Manchester Met Acting, Coventry Economics, Portsmouth Geography, City - Speech & Language, Portsmouth Economics, Edinburgh - Biomedical Science, East Anglia Geography, Green Journalism, Essex - Creative Writing, Coventry Psychology, Aberdeen Mathematics, East Anglia - Environmental Science, South Bank - Game Design, Bath Marketing, London Met Photojournalism, Falmouth - Theatre & Performance, Green Psychology, Herts Nursing, Bedfordshire - Health & Social Care, Notre Dame - Occupational Therapy, Green - Computer Science, Kent Economics, Brunel - Fine Art, Southampton - Computer Science, Buckingham Computing, Anglia Ruskin Midwifery, Anglia Ruskin - Investigative Studies.
The sixth form is good. It provides a wide range of courses and opportunities for pupils. Chauncy Sixth Form Our sixth form is a vibrant and rapidly expanding community which welcomes any student who can benefit from our exciting range of courses and learning pathways. We place great emphasis on high academic achievement and the development of young people into mature and independent learners. Integral to the school, our older students take responsibility, demonstrate initiative and provide leadership. They run clubs, mentor younger students, act as ambassadors and serve as excellent role models. A brand new 6th form centre, dedicated computer rooms, a common room and coffee bar provide an impressive learning environment. Enrichment opportunities such as the Duke of Edinburgh Gold scheme, the National Citizen Service and the Extended Project offer students the opportunity to study beyond the bounds of the sixth form curriculum. Being part of a sixth form which offers extensive curricular and extra-curricular opportunities, a strong balance of privilege and responsibility, our sixth form students are able to progress as autonomous and independent young people.
The range of subjects on offer for pupils is excellent. Numerous school trips throughout the school year Bonjour La France Year Seven Trip, French Exchange, German Berlin Trip, Austrian Ski Trip, Somme Year Nine History Trip, Ypres GCSE History Trip, Year Seven Castles Trip, Year Seven Natural History Museum Trip, Year Seven Science Museum Trip, Paradise Wildlife Park Trip, Colchester Zoo Visit, Clothes Show Live, Black Country Museum, Year Eight Clacton Geography Trip, Hengistbury Head Geography Field Trip, Sixth Form Residential Geography Field Courses, Media Club Cinema Trips, Lords, Twickenham and Wembley International Fixtures, West End Theatre Visits KS4 and Sixth Form University Visits and Conferences. Clubs and activities Rise and Read, Early Einsteins, Times Tables and Lexia, Literacy Breakfast Clubs, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, UK Maths Challenge, Mathalon, Art Club, Graphic Art Club, Photography Club, Dance Club, Visiting Instrumental Teachers, School Choir, School Orchestra, Wind Band, Guitar Ensemble, Flute Ensemble, Chauncy Rocks! Chess Club, Stained Glass Club, Football, Rugby, Netball, Table Tennis, Athletics, Basketball, Swimming, Cricket, Tennis, Badminton, Trampolining, Cross Country, Inter-School Sports, County, National & District Sports Competitions, Film Club, Food Club, Let s Get Cooking Club, Drama Club, Music Concerts, Dance Club, School Productions, Daily Homework Clubs, French Club, ICT & Coding Clubs, Science Club, Lego Club, Survival Geography G&T Summer School, Community Day, Dance, Sports, Modern Foreign Languages and Art Leaders.
Staff and pupils get on very well with each other. Ofsted Parent View 2011 2017: 97% of parents said that Chauncy deals effectively with bullying
Pupils at Key Stage 3 and 4 make good progress.
Teachers have a good knowledge of their subject. Ofsted Parent View 2011 2017: 98% of parents said that they receive valuable information from the School about their child s progress
Leaders and managers set high targets for both pupils and staff, which have improved teaching and progress.
Parents are overwhelmingly supportive of the school. Ofsted Parent View 2011 2017: 99% of parents said that their child was happy and feels safe at Chauncy
Chauncy School Park Road Ware Hertfordshire SG12 0DP Telephone: 01920 411200 E-mail: admin@chauncy.org.uk Website: www.chauncyschool.com