Caroline Chisholm School
URN: 137089 • Northampton NN4 6TP
Overview
- Name
- Caroline Chisholm School
- URN
- 137089
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- All-through
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- CAROLINE CHISHOLM EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 71.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David James (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01604344744
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wooldale Centre for Learning, Northampton NN4 6TP
Summary
Caroline Chisholm School is an all-through academy located in Northampton, catering to students aged 4 to 19. With a current enrolment of 2,134 pupils, the school is known for its strong academic performance and supportive pastoral system. It has maintained a 'Good' rating from Ofsted, with its Early Years Foundation Stage receiving an 'Outstanding' designation. The school aims to provide a challenging curriculum that promotes both academic success and personal growth.
The school’s ethos is built on the values of ambition, confidence, and success, fostering an environment where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential. Caroline Chisholm School prioritises the development of resilient, well-rounded individuals who are prepared for future challenges. The curriculum is designed to be ambitious and well-structured, ensuring that students acquire essential knowledge and skills throughout their educational journey.
Community engagement and parental involvement are key components of the school's approach, as it seeks to create a safe and inclusive environment for all students. Caroline Chisholm School is committed to nurturing a lifelong love of learning and preparing students to contribute positively to society.
The school’s ethos is built on the values of ambition, confidence, and success, fostering an environment where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential. Caroline Chisholm School prioritises the development of resilient, well-rounded individuals who are prepared for future challenges. The curriculum is designed to be ambitious and well-structured, ensuring that students acquire essential knowledge and skills throughout their educational journey.
Community engagement and parental involvement are key components of the school's approach, as it seeks to create a safe and inclusive environment for all students. Caroline Chisholm School is committed to nurturing a lifelong love of learning and preparing students to contribute positively to society.
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Nearby alternatives
- Wootton Park School (77.6)
- The Duston School (67.3)
- Northampton International Academy (29.5)
Key details
- LA
- West Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 4 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- CAROLINE CHISHOLM EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 2002
- Pupils
- 2134
- Boys
- 1005
- Girls
- 1129
- FSM %
- 12.10
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-01-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northamptonshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 2134 | 1005 | 1129 | 2002 | 12.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 2158 | 1032 | 1126 | 2002 | 10.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 2116 | 1033 | 1083 | 2002 | 7.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 2116 | 1033 | 1083 | 2002 | 7.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 2043 | 1004 | 1039 | 2002 | 5.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 2007 | 1006 | 1001 | 2002 | 3.80 |
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