The Chauncy School

URN: 137090 • Ware SG12 0DP

Overview

Name
The Chauncy School
URN
137090
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
CHAUNCY SCHOOL
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
68.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Steve Walton (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01920411200
Website
Visit
Address
Park Road, Ware SG12 0DP

Summary

The Chauncy School, located in Ware, Hertfordshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,515 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,014. The school prides itself on creating a safe and supportive environment where students can thrive academically and socially. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its commitment to being "Safe, Happy, Successful," fostering a community that values inclusivity and student well-being.

The curriculum at Chauncy School is designed to cater to a diverse range of abilities, with a strong focus on achievement and attainment. The school offers a broad and balanced educational experience, supported by a dedicated team that provides additional learning support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Despite facing challenges related to funding and staffing for SEND provision, the school strives to meet the needs of all learners and maintain open communication with parents regarding their children's support.

Chauncy School actively engages with its local community, hosting events such as the Secondary Transfer Open Evening to facilitate smooth transitions for prospective students. The school’s leadership team, including the Headteacher and governors, is committed to transparency and collaboration, ensuring that parents are well-informed about their children's education and opportunities available at the school.

Key details

LA
Hertfordshire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
CHAUNCY SCHOOL
Capacity
1014
Pupils
1515
Boys
828
Girls
687
FSM %
16.60
Open date
2011-08-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-06-21
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hertfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1515 828 687 1014 16.60
2024-09-11 1466 777 689 1014 16.10
2023-09-11 1292 695 597 1014 15.60
2022-09-11 1292 695 597 1014 15.60
2021-09-11 1200 637 563 1014 13.10
2020-09-11 1133 591 542 1014 11.00

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