Chaucer School
URN: 138414 • Sheffield S5 8NH
Overview
- Name
- Chaucer School
- URN
- 138414
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- INOVA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 25.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanna Crewe (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01142322338
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wordsworth Avenue, Sheffield S5 8NH
Summary
Chaucer School is a mixed secondary academy located in Sheffield, serving approximately 794 students with a capacity of 900. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment, underpinned by its core values of respect, responsibility, and kindness. These principles guide the school's approach to education, ensuring that each student is valued and encouraged to achieve their full potential.
The curriculum at Chaucer School is designed to offer a broad range of opportunities, supported by a dedicated team of specialist teachers. Students benefit from comprehensive pastoral care, with consistent daily check-ins from tutors and access to a 'Support For Success' team, which includes Year Leaders and Engagement Leaders. This structure aims to foster both academic success and personal development, helping students to grow into confident and responsible individuals.
Chaucer School actively promotes strong partnerships with parents and the local community, recognising the importance of collaboration in supporting students' educational journeys. The school is part of the INOVA Multi-Academy Trust, which reinforces its commitment to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all students.
The curriculum at Chaucer School is designed to offer a broad range of opportunities, supported by a dedicated team of specialist teachers. Students benefit from comprehensive pastoral care, with consistent daily check-ins from tutors and access to a 'Support For Success' team, which includes Year Leaders and Engagement Leaders. This structure aims to foster both academic success and personal development, helping students to grow into confident and responsible individuals.
Chaucer School actively promotes strong partnerships with parents and the local community, recognising the importance of collaboration in supporting students' educational journeys. The school is part of the INOVA Multi-Academy Trust, which reinforces its commitment to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all students.
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Nearby alternatives
- Tapton School (78.9)
- King Ecgbert School (76.3)
- Penistone Grammar School (71.4)
- High Storrs School (70.3)
- Notre Dame High School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Sheffield
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- INOVA MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
- Capacity
- 900
- Pupils
- 794
- Boys
- 405
- Girls
- 389
- FSM %
- 57.80
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 794 | 405 | 389 | 900 | 57.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 822 | 433 | 389 | 900 | 55.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 825 | 420 | 405 | 900 | 52.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 825 | 420 | 405 | 900 | 52.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 867 | 432 | 435 | 900 | 49.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 854 | 441 | 413 | 900 | 42.20 |
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