The Chase

Support is delivered through three graduated levels of provision, from quality teaching to targeted interventions to specialist intervention.

“This is delivered through three graduated levels of provision:”

Targeted support includes small group work, specialist resources, therapies, and one-to-one support.

“- Small group work - Specialist resources - Therapies - Specific interventions - Limited one-to-one support”

Names Helen Pugh as Senior Assistant Headteacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead.

“Helen Pugh, Senior Assistant Headteacher & Designated Safeguarding Lead”

School states safeguarding of children is a priority and staff are committed to student welfare and safety.

“At The Chase we consider the safeguarding of children to be a priority and we are committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of all our students.”

Sixth formers can join the Charity Committee, Duke of Edinburgh Award, learning support, sports, drama, music, trips abroad, open days, lecture visits and theatre trips.

“There are opportunities to become involved in the Charity Committee, Duke of Edinburgh Award, learning support, sports, drama, music, trips abroad, open days, lecture visits, theatre trips – and more.”

Year 9 students undertake Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award training including map reading, navigation, and outdoor survival skills.

“Year 9 students working towards their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award took part in essential training, including map reading, compass navigation, the Countryside Code”

School describes itself as a fully comprehensive school welcoming diverse religious, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.

“The Chase is a fully comprehensive school: We welcome students from a wide range of different religious, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds and we celebrate diversity in our community.”

School fosters a culture of respect, tolerance and diversity to build students' sense of identity and belonging.

“We foster a culture of RESPECT, TOLERANCE, and DIVERSITY, helping students develop a strong sense of identity and belonging.”

Head of Sixth Form (Richard Williams) also serves as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, indicating dedicated sixth-form pastoral leadership.

“Richard Williams, Head of Sixth Form & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead”

The Sixth Form is celebrating another year of academic excellence with strong A Level results

“The Chase’s Sixth Form is celebrating another year of academic excellence with this summer’s A Level results.”

Students progress each year to top universities including Oxford and Cambridge, and to an increasing number of apprenticeships at local and national companies

“Each year our students progress to top universities, including Oxford and Cambridge to follow a wide range of exciting courses as well as an ever-increasing number of students pursuing Apprenticeships at both local and national companies.”

A record number of students secured first-choice university places or higher-level apprenticeships

“a record number securing their first-choice university places or higher-level apprenticeships”

Over 25% of A Level entries earned an A* or A grade, and 85% achieved grades A*-C

“Over 25% of entries earned an A\* or A grade, and 85% achieved grades A\*- C.”

Half of all vocational qualification entries were awarded the top Distinction* grade

“Vocational qualifications were equally impressive, with half of all entries awarded the top Distinction\* grade.”