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

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.

 

 

 

School Values

At the heart of everything we do are the values that define us: acting with kindness, learning with curiosity, and living with integrity. 

• Kindness builds a community where everyone feels safe and valued. It teaches empathy, inclusion, and respect; qualities that underpin strong relationships and positive mental health. Kindness ensures that care for others remains central to all learning and behaviour.
• Curiosity drives a love of learning and discovery. It encourages children and young people to ask questions, think critically, and explore the world with open minds. A curious learner becomes a lifelong learner; adaptable, creative, and ready to face change.
• Integrity means doing the right thing, even when no one is watching. It fosters honesty, trust, and accountability; the foundation for strong character and good citizenship. It unites academic learning with moral development across every age group.