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Chancellor's School

State school · Hatfield, AL9 7BN
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,250 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,250 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Hertfordshire County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr David Croston

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Brookmans Park Primary School 12 %
Cuffley School 11 %
Cranborne Primary School 11 %
Other 9 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Ladbrooke Junior Mixed and Infant School 6 %
Little Heath Primary School 5 %
St Mary's Church of England VA Primary School, Welham Green 4 %
The Wroxham School 4 %
Oakmere Primary School 4 %
De Havilland Primary School 4 %
Northaw Church of England Primary School 3 %
Oak View Primary and Nursery School 3 %
St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School 3 %
Hatfield Community Free School 3 %
Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England Primary School 3 %
Green Lanes Primary School 2 %
Howe Dell Primary School 2 %
De Havilland Primary School 2 %
Countess Anne Church of England School 2 %
Pope Paul Catholic Primary School 2 %
St Giles' CofE Primary School 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
74%
LA avg.
70%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
72%
LA avg.
73%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
8%
LA avg.
20%
Eng. avg.
20%
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What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
83
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
13 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,250
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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Contact the school

Address

Pine Grove
Brookmans Park
Hatfield
Hertfordshire
AL9 7BN
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Telephone: 01707 650702

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.chancellors.herts.sch.uk

Local authority: Hertfordshire County Council

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School data & information Chancellor's School Pine Grove, Brookmans Park, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 7BN
1,250 Pupil numbers
13 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
17 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
83 Number of teachers
6 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
72%
LA avg.
73%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
52.90
LA avg.
50.20
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.35 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 6
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 7
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 61 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 172 6
Italian GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 95 6
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 62 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 64 7
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 6
Film Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 169 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 171 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 69 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 7
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 61 7
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 63 7
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 7
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 8 7

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
8%
LA avg.
20%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
32.10
LA avg.
36.38
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 22 C
Psychology GCE A level 15 A
Physics GCE A level 12 C
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 6 B
Mathematics GCE A level 31 B
History GCE A level 17 B
Geography GCE A level 15 B
French GCE A level 6 C
Film Studies GCE A level 9 B
English Literature GCE A level 29 B
Economics GCE A level 22 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 16 C
Chemistry GCE A level 15 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 27 B
Biology GCE A level 13 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 6 C

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Chancellor's School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
13 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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