About (New)
Caroline Chisholm is an oversubscribed, academically successful all-through (aged 4-19) school that strives to develop individuals into ambitious, highly successful, happy and resilient young adults. We make learning enjoyable from reception year right up to the sixth form. We provide a challenging academic curriculum, coupled with a very supportive pastoral system that values the strengths and talents of the individual student.
In May 2025, we were delighted to maintain our standing of Good overall, with our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) remaining Outstanding.
The school has constructed an ambitious and well-designed curriculum for pupils. The curriculum clearly outlines the knowledge and skills that pupils will learn from the early years foundation stage through to the sixth form.
Ofsted, 2025
Principal's Welcome
At Caroline Chisholm School, our mission is clear: to inspire every student through the delivery of an innovative, world-class education. We are proud to be a beacon of excellence in our community; a place where every individual feels safe, valued, included, and proud to belong.
We believe passionately in nurturing the natural curiosity of every learner. Our curriculum and wider opportunities are designed to enrich lives, fostering not just academic success, but also social development, moral integrity, and personal growth.
At the heart of our school are the values that shape everything we do: ambition, confidence, and success. These are not just words but the lived experience of every student, in every lesson, and at every opportunity. Our learners leave us as confident, resilient individuals with deep respect for others and a life-long love of learning, ready to contribute positively to their communities and to thrive on both national and global stages.
Caroline Chisholm School is proud to be a recognised World Class School for Higher Performance Learning (HPL). This accreditation not only reflects our commitment to the highest educational standards but also empowers us to support and develop teachers across the region. Through collaborative networks and action-based research, we continually refine our practice to ensure that every teacher is the very best they can be... because great teaching transforms lives.
I look forward to welcoming you to our school community. Together, we will continue to create an inspiring learning environment, one where our young people enjoy exceptional teaching, supported by a 'no excuses' culture, and leave us fully prepared for life and the world of work.
Vision and Values
Caroline Chisholm School is a safe, inspiring, and inclusive learning environment, where everyone is valued, respected, and supported for wellbeing and success.
Our school community is built on:
Ambition
where everyone:
- strives to be the best they can become
- aspires to ambitious goals
- nurtures and supports
Confidence
where everyone develops self-belief by:
- overcoming challenges
- taking calculated risks
- upholding our shared values
Success
where everyone is inspired to:
- become a high performing learner
- embrace a range of rich and diverse opportunities
- celebrate achievement in all its forms
We aim to provide school experiences and opportunities that promote and encourage ambition, confidence and success for everyone through the effective support and engagements of parents.
Our school ethos plays a key role in every lesson and activity, both in and out of school to ensure that everyone can aim high and unlock their individual potential. We will encourage each child to make the most of every opportunity so that their educational experience at school is as enjoyable, rewarding and as successful as possible – nurturing the best in everyone.