Caroline Chisholm School
About Caroline Chisholm School
Caroline Chisholm School has a strong parent endorsement, with 78% of respondents to the most recent Parent View survey saying they would recommend the school. The survey, which ran from September 2024 to September 2025 and gathered 322 responses, also shows that 84% of parents agree or strongly agree that their child is happy at the school, and 88% feel their child is safe. The school is clearly popular with local families: for the 2025/26 secondary intake, it received 490 applications for 201 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.44 applicants per place. Of those, 167 were first-preference applications, and 141 of those first-preference families were offered a spot. This level of demand suggests a school that local parents trust and actively choose.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 May 2025Latest monitoring visit (21 May 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 23 Feb 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
12Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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