How many pupils does Chenderit School have?

Chenderit School has 1,093 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Chenderit School's Ofsted rating?

Chenderit School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 September 2022).

How does Chenderit School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Chenderit School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 50.2 in 2025/26.

Is Chenderit School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Chenderit School is part of CHENDERIT SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Chenderit School?

Chenderit School is located at Archery Road, Banbury, West Northamptonshire, OX17 2QR.

Chenderit School

Archery Road, Banbury, West Northamptonshire, OX17 2QR

Good

Inspected 27 September 2022

Good

Ofsted

50.2

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,093

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Chenderit School

Chenderit School is an academy converter in Banbury, West Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,093 pupils on roll. It is part of CHENDERIT SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 September 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 50.2 (2025/26). 12.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: West Northamptonshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,093 / 1,178 (93%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 27 September 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

12.8%

Free school meals

4.3%

EAL

1.2%

SEN support

14%

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)

50.2

Attainment 8

173 pupils

53.8%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

73.4%

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)

A-level average grade

68 students

5.9%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

67%

To higher education

20%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

96%

Sustained destination

89%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.3%

Overall absence

22.6%

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.

65.06

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

17.1

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

11.04

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24

£43,423

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↓ −£139 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£6,671

Spend per pupil

£6,823

Income per pupil

63%

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: Archery Road, Banbury, West Northamptonshire, OX17 2QR
Phone: 01295711567
Headteacher: Christopher Billings
Website: https://www.chenderit.northants.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

CHENDERIT SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Chenderit School?: Chenderit School is an academy converter in Banbury, West Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Chenderit School have?: Chenderit School has 1,093 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Chenderit School's Ofsted rating?: Chenderit School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 September 2022).
How does Chenderit School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Chenderit School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 50.2 in 2025/26.
Is Chenderit School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Chenderit School is part of CHENDERIT SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Chenderit School?: Chenderit School is located at Archery Road, Banbury, West Northamptonshire, OX17 2QR.

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