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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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