Chase Terrace Academy, Burntwood
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Chase Terrace Academy provides a caring, respectful environment where pupils feel safe and supported. The school excels at helping students develop important life skills through daily personal development lessons and extensive leadership opportunities. Teachers deliver clear explanations and provide tailored support, particularly for pupils with additional needs.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on daily personal development lessons that build confidence and life skills
- Effective support for pupils with SEND through precise identification of needs and appropriate adaptations
- Prioritisation of reading with individual interventions and a well-used library
- Significant improvement in pupil conduct and school culture based on core values
- Extensive careers provision with employer and university engagement across all year groups
Areas for Improvement
- Too many pupils, especially vulnerable ones, have poor attendance which causes gaps in learning
- Inconsistent checks on pupil understanding mean some misconceptions and gaps persist
- Limited approach to evaluating the impact of improvement actions undertaken by the school
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Macramé, samba club, Duke of Edinburgh Award, overseas visits, house system sports competitions, employer visits, college visits, university visits
Chase Terrace Academy is a secondary comprehensive school that has improved significantly since its last inspection. The school is rated Good across all key areas including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision.
At a Glance
24.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
116 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
21.1
Avg class size
52
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
83%
Available places
1,172 pupils
1,411 capacity
239 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Burntwood
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Burntwood
Admissions Demand - Staffordshire
Places available
8,849
Applications
7,846
Got 1st preference
91.6%
Got preferred school
98.6%
Secondary admissions across Staffordshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(4)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
9.58957%
Overall absence
25.35714%
Persistent absence
1,120
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Chase Terrace Academy
Chase Terrace Primary School
Holly Grove Primary Academy
Boney Hay Primary Academy
St Joseph & St Theresa Catholic Primary School
Springhill Primary Academy
Ridgeway Primary Academy
Highfields Primary Academy
Fulfen Primary School
Norton Canes Primary Academy
Gentleshaw Primary Academy
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