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Charnwood College

State school · Loughborough, LE11 4SQ
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 583 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
583 ·
Local authority
Leicestershire County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Alastair O'Connor

Entrance

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

Thorpe Acre Junior School 22 %
Stonebow Primary School Loughborough 19 %
Robert Bakewell Primary School 15 %
Other 12 %
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.
Holywell Primary School 7 %
Booth Wood Academy 5 %
Cobden Primary School & Community Centre 5 %
Hathern Church of England Primary School 4 %
Beacon Academy 4 %
Rendell Primary School 3 %
Unknown 3 %
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
75%
LA avg.
64%
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
60%
LA avg.
67%
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
10%
LA avg.
13%
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
  • GCSE
28
Number of teachers
21:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
19 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

583
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

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

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Thorpe Hill
Loughborough
Leicestershire
LE11 4SQ
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Telephone: 01509 554400

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.charnwoodcollege.org

Local authority: Leicestershire County Council

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School data & information Charnwood College Thorpe Hill, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4SQ
583 Pupil numbers
27 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
16 % Pupils whose first language is not English
21:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
28 Number of teachers
6 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
60%
LA avg.
67%
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
43.80
LA avg.
45.90
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)

0.19 Score Average
≈ 35% 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
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 4
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 4
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 4
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 82 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 59 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 81 4
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 80 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 6

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

School
10%
LA avg.
13%
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
31.88
LA avg.
32.17
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 7 B
Psychology GCE A level 13 C
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 12 B
Economics GCE A level 7 A
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 6 B
Biology GCE A level 6 C

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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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

Charnwood College 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.

3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
19 %
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.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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