The Chauncy School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 20 June 2023

Pupils are highly enthusiastic about attending Chauncy School. They appreciate the support they receive from staff, which enables to them to succeed. Their personal and academic achievements are widely celebrated. There is a vast range of clubs available to pupils. These range from athletics, chess and philosophy, to playing musical instruments, such as the kazoo. These broaden pupils' interests. Every morning, Year 7s attend the '8.15 club'. Teachers identify where pupils need to practice their learning. They develop their reading and mathematical skills in line with their needs. This supports their learning in lessons and gets them off to a positive start to their day. Pupils say that this is a school where everyone's differences are accepted, and everyone is equal. Pupils feel part of a community and feel safe. They treat each other, and staff, with respect. Pupils are engaged and are very well behaved in lessons. Bullying is very rare and, if it happens, teachers make it stop. Pupils in all key stages are engaged and challenged by a curriculum that is precisely tailored to their needs, promotes thinking and equips them with the knowledge and skills they need for the next stage in their lives.

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