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Chancellor's School
Goodgraded 08/11/2023Ages 11–181,253 pupilsFaithNone
Chancellor's School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Hatfield, within the Hertfordshire local authority. The school has around 1,253 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 08/11/2023, Chancellor's School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.4), an average Attainment 8 score of 53.1 and 57% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Hatfield can view Chancellor's School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 08/11/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points1 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 847.6
England avg 45.1 · was 52.9 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.4
Grade 5+ English & maths47%
England avg 45% · was 57% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths70%
England avg 65% · was 72% in 2023/24
EBacc entry68%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.41
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelB-
A-level grade (point score)B-
APS per entry 36.6
A-level grade (best 3)B-
APS best 3: 37.1
AAB or better12%
Retention99%
Value added+0.02
Average · 95% CI -0.1 to 0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake17.3%
Free school meals17.3%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language16.6%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled85%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.3%
Attendance91.3%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.0
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence23.6%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Hatfield
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