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Nicholas Chamberlaine School

Bulkington Road, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 9EA

Good

Inspected 23 April 2024

Good
Ofsted
37.1
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–18
Ages
1,427
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy sponsor led
Type

About Nicholas Chamberlaine School

Nicholas Chamberlaine School is an academy sponsor led in Bedworth, Warwickshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,427 pupils on roll. It is part of THE GRIFFIN SCHOOLS TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 April 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.1 (2025/26). 33.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Warwickshire →
School Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Age Range
Ages 11–18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
1,427 / 1,593 (90%)
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Admissions Policy
Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection
23 April 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

33.9%
Free school meals
11.8%
EAL
1.8%
SEN support
10.8%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

37.1
Attainment 8
256 pupils
22.3%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
42.6%
Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C+
A-level average grade
28 students
17.9%
AAB+ (2 facilitating)
59%
To higher education
6%
To top-third universities
2%
To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

90%
Sustained destination
82%
Stayed in education
6%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.8%
Overall absence
30.7%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

80.2
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +5.4 vs 2023/24
18.7
Pupils per teacher
↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24
8.72
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24
£47,256
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 17% on leadership pay
↑ +£2,318 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
14
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +5.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,778
Spend per pupil
£7,771
Income per pupil
54%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Bulkington Road, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 9EA
Phone
02476312308
Head Teacher
Alison Ramsay

Teaching Jobs

Asst. HeadteacherEnglish
Assistant Head - Attendance and Head of English
PermanentFull time£64,691 - £69,596
Closes tomorrowView & apply
Admin / HR
Attendance Improvement Manager
PermanentPart time£42,163 to £44,117 actual salary
Closes 6 Nov 2026View & apply
SENDCo
SENDCo
PermanentFull time£32,916 to £51,048
Closes 20 Nov 2026View & apply
Support Staff
Technology Technician
Fixed term or temporaryPart time£22,634 to £22,994 actual salary
Closes 20 Nov 2026View & apply
Head of Dept
Subject Leader of Technology
PermanentFull time£32,916 to £51,048
Closes 20 Nov 2026View & apply
Teacher
Teacher of Design & Technology
PermanentFull time£32,916 to £51,048
Closes 20 Nov 2026View & apply
TeacherScience
Teacher of Science
PermanentFull time£32,916 to £51,048
Closes 20 Nov 2026View & apply
Education Support
Cover Supervisor
Fixed term or temporaryPart time£27,281 to £28,818 actual salary
Closes 20 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Nicholas Chamberlaine School?
Nicholas Chamberlaine School is an academy sponsor led in Bedworth, Warwickshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Nicholas Chamberlaine School have?
Nicholas Chamberlaine School has 1,427 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Nicholas Chamberlaine School's Ofsted rating?
Nicholas Chamberlaine School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 April 2024).
How does Nicholas Chamberlaine School perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Nicholas Chamberlaine School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.1 in 2025/26.
Is Nicholas Chamberlaine School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Nicholas Chamberlaine School is part of THE GRIFFIN SCHOOLS TRUST.
Where is Nicholas Chamberlaine School?
Nicholas Chamberlaine School is located at Bulkington Road, Bedworth, Warwickshire, CV12 9EA.

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