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Chase Terrace Academy

Lichfield, WS7 2DBSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Apr 2025
Progress 8
-0.45
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
159 1st-choice / 192 places
Ranking
#2,531
of 3,141 nationally

About Chase Terrace Academy

Chase Terrace Academy is a popular secondary school in Lichfield, with 364 applications for 192 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.9. Of the 159 families who put it as their first preference, 158 received offers. Parent feedback is broadly positive: 78% of respondents to the Parent View survey (covering September 2024 to September 2025) would recommend the school. When asked whether their child is happy, 80% of parents agreed or strongly agreed, and 83% felt their child does well there. Behaviour and safety also score well, with 83% agreeing their child feels safe. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2025, judged it Good across all areas including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership — a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in December 2022.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBridge Cross Road, Burntwood, Lichfield, WS7 2DB
HeadteacherNicola Mason
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils1,230
Free School Meals (FSM)21.9%
School Capacity1,230 / 1,411 (87% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Apr 2025
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 8 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Sixth Form CentreICT SuiteScience LabsArt StudiosLibraryPlaying FieldsAstro TurfTheatreSwimming PoolGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

20

Sports

TennisGymnasticsMartial ArtsRoundersCross CountryFootballSwimmingRowingNetball

Clubs & Activities

DramaChessBook ClubModel United NationsArt ClubYoung EnterpriseFilm ClubNewspaperDuke of EdinburghEco ClubDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Source: chaseterraceacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chase Terrace Academy

Chase Terrace Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.