The Chantry School Explained

The Chantry School (Martley Worcestershire)
Established:Reopened 1963
Head Label:Head teacher
Head:Nicola Clear
Chair Label:Chairperson
Chair:Paul Wilcox
Country:England
Postcode:WR6 6QA
Local Authority:Worcestershire
Ofsted:yes
Urn:136897
Enrolment:700
Gender:Mixed
Lower Age:11
Upper Age:16
Colours:Red/Black
Website:http://www.chantryschool.com

The Chantry School is a mixed gender secondary school with academy status located in Martley, Worcestershire, England. The school has about 700 students on roll who come mainly from small villages around the edge of Worcester,[1] The school has a Technology College specialism.

History

The Chantry High school was established in 1963, moving from its former early 19th century building across the road. The name changed to the Chantry School after becoming an academy in 2012.

In 2007 there was a notable case where a past instructor "Ian Wood" was found guilty of possession of two indecent images of children on his computer and a short clip of a child rape.[2]

A July 2023 Ofsted report awarded the school a Grade 2 (Good).[1] The Chantry School was named in Tatler magazine's top 20 state schools guide for 2018.[3]

Notable alumni

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Martley, The Chantry School . ofsted.gov.uk . 28 May 2023.
  2. Web site: River rescue hero had picture of boy being raped.
  3. Web site: The Chantry School named in Tatler magazine's top 20 state schools guide. Merrifield. Ryan. 2018-01-10. Worcester News. en. 2019-11-22.