Caroline Chisholm School

About Caroline Chisholm School

Caroline Chisholm School is an academy converter in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 4–18. It has 2,134 pupils on roll. It is part of CAROLINE CHISHOLM EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 January 2020) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 52 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 12.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

West Northamptonshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

All-through

Age Range

Ages 4–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

2,134 / 2,002 (107%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

21 January 2020

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Wooldale Centre for Learning, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN4 6TP

Phone

01604344744

Principal

Chris Bishop

Website

www.ccs.northants.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Caroline Chisholm School?

Caroline Chisholm School is an academy converter in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 4–18.

How many pupils does Caroline Chisholm School have?

Caroline Chisholm School has 2,134 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Caroline Chisholm School's Ofsted rating?

Caroline Chisholm School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 January 2020).

How does Caroline Chisholm School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Caroline Chisholm School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 52 in 2025/26.

How does Caroline Chisholm School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

72% of pupils at Caroline Chisholm School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Caroline Chisholm School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Caroline Chisholm School is part of CAROLINE CHISHOLM EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Caroline Chisholm School?

Caroline Chisholm School is located at Wooldale Centre for Learning, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN4 6TP.