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Chaucer School

Sheffield, S5 8NHSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Requires improvement
Feb 2025
Progress 8
-1.14
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
95 1st-choice / 126 places
Ranking
#3,065
of 3,141 nationally

About Chaucer School

Ofsted's Parent View survey, based on 33 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025, shows that only 42% of parents would recommend Chaucer School to another family, with 58% saying they would not. This is a significant signal for any parent weighing up options. The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26, with 196 applications for 126 places and 95 first-preference offers, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.56. On specific questions, the picture is mixed: 63% of parents agree or strongly agree that their child is happy, and 60% agree their child does well. But only 30% feel concerns are dealt with properly, and just 18% think the school gives SEND children the support they need. Behaviour is a particular worry — only 36% agree the school ensures pupils are well behaved, while 57% disagree or strongly disagree. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2025 rated it as Requires Improvement across all areas, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. This was an upgrade from its previous Inadequate rating in June 2022.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressWordsworth Avenue, Sheffield, Sheffield, S5 8NH
HeadteacherJoanna Crewe
Local AuthoritySheffield
Number of Pupils794
Free School Meals (FSM)57.8%
School Capacity794 / 900 (88% full)

The full report on this school

What 33 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Feb 2025
View Report
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

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

Source: Ofsted, 22 Apr 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Art StudiosTennis CourtsSwimming PoolMusic RoomsLibraryScience LabsGymnasiumDining HallICT Suite

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

DanceCross CountryBasketballNetballHockeyGymnasticsBadmintonFootballRugbyTennis

Clubs & Activities

GardeningYoung EnterpriseScience ClubDramaChoirOrchestraDuke of EdinburghCodingDebate

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: chaucer.sheffield.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chaucer School

Chaucer School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.