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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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