School Summary

Caroline Chisholm School


Boys: 1033
Girls: 1083
Total Pupils: 2116
Opened: 01-08-2011
Ofsted: Good
Principal: David James
Caroline Chisholm School
Wooldale Centre for Learning
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN4 6TP
Telephone: 01604344744
Website: https://www.ccs.northants.sch.uk

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CensusDate: 20-01-2022
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EstablishmentName: Caroline Chisholm School
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HeadFirstName: David
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LastChangedDate: 21-06-2023
Locality: Wootton Fields
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Town: Northampton
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TrustSchoolFlag (name): Supported by a single-academy trust
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reviews: [{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"2 years ago","rating":3,"text":{"text":"Teacher's and facilities are good generally. However, the students are very poorly behaved. They will constantly bully shy, 'alt' or people that aren't like them.\n\nUnless you own the best things, blindly follow everyone and hide your true self, everyone will pick on you for it and tease you continuously.\n\nIt's a shame that it's just the people that go there ruin everything.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"Teacher's and facilities are good generally. However, the students are very poorly behaved. They will constantly bully shy, 'alt' or people that aren't like them.\n\nUnless you own the best things, blindly follow everyone and hide your true self, everyone will pick on you for it and tease you continuously.\n\nIt's a shame that it's just the people that go there ruin everything.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Alexis Geek","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/102147504267154100375\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjV9AH4F0nQR2Q-OZGAZ1datwjC5EKvNQ3cydAckrybU4g=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2020-10-28T07:27:54Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"5 years ago","rating":3,"text":{"text":"So basically, this school was amazing from year reception, up to year 6! I must say the teachers I used to have were incredible, well there were some exceptions. Anyways the school do give you a great learning environment, its up to the students to make their experience good! I however no longer go to this (not for bad reasons, simply because I lived to far) BUT I do recommend this school as they are wonderful with supporting\/helping In any way possible.\n\ni hope for whoever comes here, that you have a wonderful time, make many friends that are loyal, bond with the teachers, and i can guarantee that you will want to relive this school experience!\n\nTwo things i miss are the teachers and my friends. i hope for parents possibly reading this, that you find happiness within your childrens hearts! ","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"So basically, this school was amazing from year reception, up to year 6! I must say the teachers I used to have were incredible, well there were some exceptions. Anyways the school do give you a great learning environment, its up to the students to make their experience good! I however no longer go to this (not for bad reasons, simply because I lived to far) BUT I do recommend this school as they are wonderful with supporting\/helping In any way possible.\n\ni hope for whoever comes here, that you have a wonderful time, make many friends that are loyal, bond with the teachers, and i can guarantee that you will want to relive this school experience!\n\nTwo things i miss are the teachers and my friends. i hope for parents possibly reading this, that you find happiness within your childrens hearts! 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Even those with disabilities, who have their own, special learning area.\n\nThe support staff in the DSP, or Designated Special Provision, are very kind and caring for those who are in the DSP unit, and try to help the students out as best as they can.\n\nI say all this, because I was once a student here, and despite being annoyed with a lot of things, I actually enjoyed it here. And I still miss it.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"This place is amazing, and I'm not just talking about the facilities.\n\nThe staff are very kind and thoughtful, and the teachers all have their own unique teaching styles.\n\nOne thing to note about this school, is the designated support unit for students who struggle with everyday work and activities. Even those with disabilities, who have their own, special learning area.\n\nThe support staff in the DSP, or Designated Special Provision, are very kind and caring for those who are in the DSP unit, and try to help the students out as best as they can.\n\nI say all this, because I was once a student here, and despite being annoyed with a lot of things, I actually enjoyed it here. And I still miss it.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Shadow Freak","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/109772675694732042284\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjXuW2cISSMCg6_QyQ4soLI-dCyZkt5NsPos1-puY4Vc0A=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2016-07-28T09:02:38Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"4 years ago","rating":1,"text":{"text":"Let me tell you about Jill Green - Primary Office Manager.\n\nMy partner has been for a tour of the school and the lady (not Jill Green) was really lovely and polite. So much so that my partner insisted we try and get our son in there and even relocating for that school.\n\nI phoned up today to request information and possibly book in a tour myself. After 3 attempts i found myself speaking with Jill Green - Primary Office \"MANAGER\". The conversation went as follows:\n\nMe: i would like some information regarding sending my son to your school, as my girlfriend has been for a tour and was really impressed.\n\nJill: The admissions lady is very busy with reception year admissions, but if i take your name, your sons name and also a contact number, she will TRY to get back to you in the next few days.\n\nMe: That sounds great, my name is Freddie - F.R.E.D.D.I.E.\n\nJill: IS THERE ANY OTHER WAY OF SPELLING FREDDIE?\n\nMe: Yes, some spell Freddie with a Y.\n\nJill: UMMM I DON'T THINK SO.\n\nI then gave my sons name and contact number then ended the call.\n\nNow, i might be a bit over sensative here and please excuse me if i am. However, i don't feel it's right to be spoken to in this manner by a \"MANAGER\".\n\nI have also looked into the sliding scale of Ofsted reports and noticed the following:\n\nOverall effectiveness - Requires improvement\n\nEFFECTIVENESS OF LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT - REQUIRES IMPROVEMENT\n\nQuality of teaching, learning and assessment -Requires improvement\n\nPersonal development, behaviour and welfare - Requires improvement\n\nOutcomes for pupils - Requires improvement\n\nEarly years provision - Outstanding\n\n16 to 19 study programmes - Requires improvement\n\nOverall effectiveness at previous inspection - Good\n\nAs you can tell by this long winded review i am absolutely fuming at how i was spoken to by Jill and i will be sending this exact review to the headmaster who will hopefully provide me with an explanation.\n\nFreddie.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"Let me tell you about Jill Green - Primary Office Manager.\n\nMy partner has been for a tour of the school and the lady (not Jill Green) was really lovely and polite. So much so that my partner insisted we try and get our son in there and even relocating for that school.\n\nI phoned up today to request information and possibly book in a tour myself. After 3 attempts i found myself speaking with Jill Green - Primary Office \"MANAGER\". The conversation went as follows:\n\nMe: i would like some information regarding sending my son to your school, as my girlfriend has been for a tour and was really impressed.\n\nJill: The admissions lady is very busy with reception year admissions, but if i take your name, your sons name and also a contact number, she will TRY to get back to you in the next few days.\n\nMe: That sounds great, my name is Freddie - F.R.E.D.D.I.E.\n\nJill: IS THERE ANY OTHER WAY OF SPELLING FREDDIE?\n\nMe: Yes, some spell Freddie with a Y.\n\nJill: UMMM I DON'T THINK SO.\n\nI then gave my sons name and contact number then ended the call.\n\nNow, i might be a bit over sensative here and please excuse me if i am. However, i don't feel it's right to be spoken to in this manner by a \"MANAGER\".\n\nI have also looked into the sliding scale of Ofsted reports and noticed the following:\n\nOverall effectiveness - Requires improvement\n\nEFFECTIVENESS OF LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT - REQUIRES IMPROVEMENT\n\nQuality of teaching, learning and assessment -Requires improvement\n\nPersonal development, behaviour and welfare - Requires improvement\n\nOutcomes for pupils - Requires improvement\n\nEarly years provision - Outstanding\n\n16 to 19 study programmes - Requires improvement\n\nOverall effectiveness at previous inspection - Good\n\nAs you can tell by this long winded review i am absolutely fuming at how i was spoken to by Jill and i will be sending this exact review to the headmaster who will hopefully provide me with an explanation.\n\nFreddie.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Freddie Fudge","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/118262574589558319237\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjVrKbCH7epxzDRzlI8XSeBTUhkgSlHLqzp05qnsNm_ZEbA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2018-11-29T11:33:03Z"},{"relativePublishTimeDescription":"4 years ago","rating":2,"text":{"text":"It's ok. I learn hardly anything here. Facilities terrible, bullied constantly. The only good thing is Learning Support. Amazing, supportive and kind.","languageCode":"en"},"originalText":{"text":"It's ok. I learn hardly anything here. Facilities terrible, bullied constantly. The only good thing is Learning Support. Amazing, supportive and kind.","languageCode":"en"},"authorAttribution":{"displayName":"Aimee Kennedy","uri":"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/contrib\/107102057693935573007\/reviews","photoUri":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a-\/ALV-UjXfuf6gQcLHpb3bo6fnNACUtfIZ2iAkWjg6S5gQ8yU4PKjd=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo"},"publishTime":"2019-09-06T19:45:19Z"}]