Chipping Norton School
URN: 137936 • Chipping Norton OX7 5DY
Overview
- Name
- Chipping Norton School
- URN
- 137936
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- RIVER LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Barry Doherty (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01608544998
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Burford Road, Chipping Norton OX7 5DY
Summary
Chipping Norton School, located in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,029 students and a capacity of 1,462. The school has a strong commitment to educational excellence and community involvement, having served its local area for nearly a century. The ethos of the school is centred around fostering a sense of belonging and preparing students to make informed choices for their future.
The curriculum at Chipping Norton School is broad and balanced, complemented by a bespoke personal development programme and various extra-curricular activities. This holistic approach aims to support students in thriving academically and personally. The school also places a strong emphasis on safeguarding, proactively addressing risks to student welfare.
Recent Ofsted inspections have affirmed the school's quality, with a grading of 'Outstanding' in four out of five categories, including leadership and management, and personal development. This recognition reflects the school's ongoing commitment to continuous improvement and the success of its students. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
The curriculum at Chipping Norton School is broad and balanced, complemented by a bespoke personal development programme and various extra-curricular activities. This holistic approach aims to support students in thriving academically and personally. The school also places a strong emphasis on safeguarding, proactively addressing risks to student welfare.
Recent Ofsted inspections have affirmed the school's quality, with a grading of 'Outstanding' in four out of five categories, including leadership and management, and personal development. This recognition reflects the school's ongoing commitment to continuous improvement and the success of its students. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Absence: 01608 656854 (sen)
- docs.google.com/presentation... (sen)
- CALENDAR (calendar)
- News and Events (calendar)
- Admissions Policy (download)
- Oxfordshire County Council's Early Help Guide for Families (download)
- Termly CNS newsletters' (other)
- Admissions information (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Chipping Norton School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- RIVER LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1462
- Pupils
- 1029
- Boys
- 503
- Girls
- 526
- FSM %
- 17.50
- Open date
- 2012-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1029 | 503 | 526 | 1462 | 17.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1002 | 496 | 506 | 1462 | 13.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 965 | 455 | 510 | 1462 | 10.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 965 | 455 | 510 | 1462 | 10.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 961 | 459 | 502 | 1462 | 9.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 949 | 479 | 470 | 1462 | 8.80 |
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