Chipping Norton School
URN: 123231 • Chipping Norton OX7 5DY
Overview
- Name
- Chipping Norton School
- URN
- 123231
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Simon Duffy (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Burford Road, Chipping Norton OX7 5DY
Summary
Chipping Norton School is a mixed community secondary school located in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, with a capacity of 1,248 students. Established nearly a century ago, the school is committed to providing educational excellence and fostering a supportive environment where students can thrive. The ethos centres on preparing students to take charge of their lives, make informed choices, and consider the needs of others.
The school offers a broad and balanced academic curriculum complemented by a bespoke personal development programme, extra-curricular activities, and various trips. This holistic approach aims to equip students with the skills and confidence needed for their future endeavours. Additionally, the school has implemented a cashless payment system (MCAS) to streamline transactions for meals and school-related expenses.
Recent Ofsted inspections in May 2023 and September 2024 highlighted the school's progress and success, with an overall rating of 'Outstanding' in key areas such as behaviour, personal development, and leadership. This reflects the school's dedication to continuous improvement and its integral role within the local community.
The school offers a broad and balanced academic curriculum complemented by a bespoke personal development programme, extra-curricular activities, and various trips. This holistic approach aims to equip students with the skills and confidence needed for their future endeavours. Additionally, the school has implemented a cashless payment system (MCAS) to streamline transactions for meals and school-related expenses.
Recent Ofsted inspections in May 2023 and September 2024 highlighted the school's progress and success, with an overall rating of 'Outstanding' in key areas such as behaviour, personal development, and leadership. This reflects the school's dedication to continuous improvement and its integral role within the local community.
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Nearby alternatives
- Chipping Norton School (62.2)
Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1248
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2012-02-29
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1248 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1248 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1248 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1248 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1248 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1248 |
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