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The Chauncy School

Academy converter · Ware · SG12 0DP

Ages 11–18 · 1,515 pupils · Hertfordshire

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Ofsted

School remains Outstanding

Attainment 8

51.9

Overall absence

6.0%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Outstanding

Inspection date

2023-08-01

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.53
−20+2
Attainment 851.9
English & maths grade 5+57%
English & maths grade 4+76%
EBacc entry25%

EBacc APS: 4.5

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)15.7%
Unauthorised0.8%
Authorised absence
5.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.7%
Enrolments in measure
1,222

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill120%

1,515 pupils · 1,014 places

Pupils on roll
1,515
Boys / girls
816 / 699
School capacity
1,014
Capacity fill
1,515 / 1,014 (149%)
Free school meals
16.7%
FSM pupils
207
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: CHAUNCY SCHOOL
Academy trust
CHAUNCY SCHOOL
Headteacher
Mr Steve Walton

Location

Address
Park Road
Postcode
SG12 0DP
Town
Ware
County
Hertfordshire
Local authority
Hertfordshire
District
East Hertfordshire
Constituency
Hertford and Stortford
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Ware, Hertfordshire, 1,515 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 16.7%.

Open schools in Ware
24
Secondary schools in Ware
2
Academies among open schools in Ware
29% (7)
Open schools in SG12
19
Secondary in SG12
2
Open schools in Hertfordshire LA
591
Secondary in Hertfordshire LA
77

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Presdales School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Ware · SG12 9NX · Hertfordshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att858.8
    • P80.6
    • EM5+71%
    • Absence8.0%

    1.0 miles away

  • Richard Hale School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Hertford · SG13 8EN · Hertfordshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att853.8
    • P80.3
    • EM5+66%
    • Absence6.2%

    2.1 miles away

  • The Sele School

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    Hertford · SG14 2DG · Hertfordshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att841.3
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+33%
    • Absence12.9%

    2.7 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Steve Walton
Telephone
01920411200
Website
http://chauncyschool.com/

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