Chilworth House Upper School
URN: 137334 • Oxfordshire OX33 1JP
Overview
- Name
- Chilworth House Upper School
- URN
- 137334
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michelle Johnson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01844337720
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Grooms Farm, Oxfordshire OX33 1JP
Summary
Chilworth House Upper School is an independent special school located in Wheatley, Oxfordshire, catering to boys and girls aged 11-16 with complex educational needs, including SEMH, ADHD, and ASD. The school aims to create an accepting and positive learning environment where pupils can thrive as individuals. With a capacity of 78 and currently serving 75 students, the school emphasizes personal growth and development.
The curriculum at Chilworth House is tailored to meet the unique needs of each pupil, offering accredited courses up to GCSE level, as well as Functional Skills and BTEC qualifications. Pupils benefit from an individualised approach to learning, which includes off-site provisions and opportunities to attend mainstream settings. Additionally, all Year 10 and 11 students participate in work experience, helping them acquire valuable skills for their future careers.
Chilworth House Upper School prides itself on fostering a strong sense of community, where pupils describe the school as a "massive family." The supportive staff and comprehensive facilities contribute to an environment that encourages self-esteem and personal achievement.
The curriculum at Chilworth House is tailored to meet the unique needs of each pupil, offering accredited courses up to GCSE level, as well as Functional Skills and BTEC qualifications. Pupils benefit from an individualised approach to learning, which includes off-site provisions and opportunities to attend mainstream settings. Additionally, all Year 10 and 11 students participate in work experience, helping them acquire valuable skills for their future careers.
Chilworth House Upper School prides itself on fostering a strong sense of community, where pupils describe the school as a "massive family." The supportive staff and comprehensive facilities contribute to an environment that encourages self-esteem and personal achievement.
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- Home (other)
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- 0800 304 7244 (other)
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Nearby alternatives
- St Hugh's School (38.3)
Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 78
- Pupils
- 75
- Boys
- 67
- Girls
- 8
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2011-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-12-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 75 | 67 | 8 | 78 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 76 | 67 | 9 | 78 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 75 | 62 | 13 | 78 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 75 | 62 | 13 | 78 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 78 | 65 | 13 | 78 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 75 | 60 | 15 | 78 | 0.00 |
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