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
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.
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.
Useful links
- ROUNDERS RECORD FOR SUPER SENIORS! (sen)
- SENIOR BOYS ARE DISTRICT CHAMPIONS (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- Skip to content (other)
- CHAUNCY AWARDS HALF TERM 5: TUESDAY 22ND APRIL – FRIDAY 23RD MAY 2025 (other)
- CHAUNCY AWARDS SPRING TERM 2025 (other)
- CHAUNCY AWARDS WEEK FOUR: MONDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER – FRIDAY 3RD OCTOBER 2025 (other)
- CHAUNCY SCHOOL OCTOBER UPDATE – 4TH OCTOBER 2025 (other)
- CHAUNCY SCHOOL OPEN EVENING – WEDNESDAY 8TH OCTOBER 2025 (other)
- CHAUNCY SCHOOL OPEN EVENING – WEDNESDAY 8TH OCTOBER 2025 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Presdales School (76.7)
- Presdales School (70.2)
- The Chauncy School (45.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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