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    Everyone Every Lesson Every Opportunity

    Caroline Chisholm is an oversubscribed, academically successful all-through school that strives to develop young people 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.

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    A school for the future

    Caroline Chisholm School was the UK’s first purpose built all-through school which opened in state-of-the-art facilities in 2004. The school is a dynamic, successful and highly over-subscribed academy with over 2000 students on roll, of which 420 pupils are in the primary phase and around 300 students in the Sixth form. Our facilities include an extensive Design & Technology department which includes a wood workshop, textile and state of the art cookery rooms, and an electronics studio, IT suites, a bespoke visual art area and gallery and a sixth form centre.

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  • News
    28 November 202424/11/28 15:08:47

    Summer 2024 GCSE and A Level Certificate collection

    Dear students,If you sat your GCSE or A Levels at Caroline Chisholm School in Summer 2024, you will be able to colle...

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  • News
    22 August 202424/08/22 14:44:16

    2024 GCSE Results

    Caroline Chisholm students celebrate pleasing GCSE resultsPrincipal of Caroline Chisholm School, Mr David James, sha...

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  • News
    15 August 202424/08/15 15:14:33

    A-level Results

    Year 13 students at Caroline Chisholm School gathered this morning to share in the excitement of A-level results day wit...

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  • News
    19 July 202424/07/19 08:39:06

    HPL Newsletter

    Our High Performance Learning student ambassadors are excited to share the achievements of the past year. Spanning from...

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  • News
    12 June 202424/06/12 12:46:43

    Cadets commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day

    Last Thursday, some of our cadet contingent took part in a parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The even...

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  • News
    25 April 202424/04/25 13:26:03

    An inspiring assembly with alumnus - Henry Dunn

    It was an absolute pleasure to welcome back CCS alumnus Henry Dunn to school this week. Henry delivered an assembly to s...

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  • News
    14 March 202424/03/14 15:32:09

    Science Festival - Winners announced

    On Tuesday, we hosted our Science Festival in celebration of British Science Week. The event, which welcomed students fr...

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    20 March 202525/03/20 15:32:02

    Charity Sports Tournament at CCS! On Monday 17th, CCS was proud to host a charity sports tournament for schools across Northampton. It was a close tournament, with the quality demonstrated from both football and netball being impressive. NSB ultimately came out on top for the netball, winning all of their games. For the football, CCS teams finished first and second in the league, yet were both knocked out in the semi-final, with EWS seeing out a 2-0 win in the final over Wootton Park. CCS teams were triumphant in raising the most money for charity, with £147 going to the great cause of The Salvation Army. This was not only a fun afternoon of sport, but helped strengthen the community of Northampton sixth forms, and we hope this will inspire more events! - Written by Year 13 student, Tiana Knox - Sports Committee writer Well done to all the Sixth Form students and a big thank you to all those who helped out with the event and supported their fundraiser. #CCSSport #CharityTournament #CommunityThroughSport

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    19 March 202525/03/19 14:25:28

    On Friday, our students said a heartfelt goodbye to the ducklings as they were safely rehomed. It has been an absolute delight having them with us for the past two weeks, providing a truly special hands-on learning experience as part of our celebration of British Science Week. From watching the eggs hatch to seeing how quickly they grew; the students were captivated by every stage of their development. Through daily observation and interaction, they explored the life cycle of a duck, learned about responsibility and care, and witnessed the wonders of nature firsthand. One of the most exciting moments was watching the ducklings take their first swims! We hope your children have shared their excitement and new knowledge with you at home.

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    19 March 202525/03/19 09:57:45

    Last week, two teams proudly represented CCS in the Y5/6 cluster football tournament. These boys have been dedicated to training for the past three terms, and their hard work truly paid off on the pitch! Despite the wet and chilly conditions, both teams showed incredible resilience, skill and teamwork, making us all proud. They gave it their all, played with great sportsmanship, and represented CCS brilliantly.

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    15 March 202525/03/15 13:52:09

    Reminder! The deadline to sign up for the Silent Disco is Monday, 17 March via ParentPay! We'd love to see you all there!

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    14 March 202525/03/14 19:00:25

    Cultural Day – Friday 4 April! We are so excited for our first-ever Cultural Day! This special event will be a fantastic opportunity for students to celebrate and learn about the diverse cultures within our school community. As a non-uniform day, we will be raising money for Doctors without Borders in exchange for a minimum £1 donation via ParentPay. We look forward to a day of celebration, learning and fun!

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    14 March 202525/03/14 11:29:20

    We are excited to share that Caroline Chisholm School will be hosting its first-ever charity Colour Run on Saturday, 24th May 2025 – and we would love for you and your family to join us! This promises to be a fun-filled event for all ages, where participants can run, walk, or dance their way through a course filled with bursts of vibrant colour! It's the perfect opportunity to get active and have fun together. More importantly, our Colour Run will be in support of Teenage Cancer Trust, helping to raise vital funds for young people battling cancer. Event Details: Date: Saturday, 24th May 2025 Time: Check in from 9:30am / Race starts at 10am Location: Caroline Chisholm School This is a fantastic chance for our community to come together, have fun and support a great cause. We hope you'll join us! Sign up here: https://CCS-ColourRun.eventbrite.co.uk If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch: marketingteam@ccs.northants.sch.uk.

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    13 March 202525/03/13 16:18:16

    Congratulations to our U14 Girls football team for a brilliant performance in the County Cup semi-final, securing a 4-0 victory over KCC! The team showed incredible skill, determination and teamwork to earn their well-deserved place in the final. A special shoutout to P. Desborough, who was named Player of the Match for her fantastic efforts on the field. Next stop: the County Cup Final! Well done, team!

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    20 March 202525/03/20 15:31:58

    Charity Sports Tournament at CCS! On Monday 17th, CCS was proud to host a charity sports tournament for schools across Northampton. It was a close tournament, with the quality demonstrated from both football and netball being impressive. NSB ultimately came out on top for the netball, winning all of their games. For the football, CCS teams finished first and second in the league, yet were both knocked out in the semi-final, with EWS seeing out a 2-0 win in the final over Wootton Park. CCS teams were triumphant in raising the most money for charity, with £147 going to the great cause of The Salvation Army. This was not only a fun afternoon of sport, but helped strengthen the community of Northampton sixth forms, and we hope this will inspire more events! - Written by Year 13 student, Tiana Knox - Sports Committee writer Well done to all the Sixth Form students and a big thank you to all those who helped out with the event and supported their fundraiser. #CCSSport #CharityTournament #CommunityThroughSport

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    19 March 202525/03/19 14:08:27

    On Friday, our students said a heartfelt goodbye to the ducklings as they were safely rehomed. It has been an absolute delight having them with us for the past two weeks, providing a truly special hands-on learning experience as part of our celebration of British Science Week. From watching the eggs hatch to seeing how quickly they grew; the students were captivated by every stage of their development. Through daily observation and interaction, they explored the life cycle of a duck, learned about responsibility and care, and witnessed the wonders of nature firsthand. One of the most exciting moments was watching the ducklings take their first swims! We hope your children have shared their excitement and new knowledge with you at home.

  • Facebook
    19 March 202525/03/19 09:55:17

    Last week, two teams proudly represented CCS in the Y5/6 cluster football tournament. These boys have been dedicated to training for the past three terms, and their hard work truly paid off on the pitch! Despite the wet and chilly conditions, both teams showed incredible resilience, skill and teamwork, making us all proud. They gave it their all, played with great sportsmanship, and represented CCS brilliantly.

  • Facebook
    15 March 202525/03/15 13:52:07

    Reminder! The deadline to sign up for the Silent Disco is Monday, 17 March via ParentPay! We'd love to see you all there!

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    14 March 202525/03/14 19:00:22

    Cultural Day – Friday 4 April! We are so excited for our first-ever Cultural Day! This special event will be a fantastic opportunity for students to celebrate and learn about the diverse cultures within our school community. As a non-uniform day, we will be raising money for Doctors without Borders in exchange for a minimum £1 donation via ParentPay. We look forward to a day of celebration, learning and fun!

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    14 March 202525/03/14 11:01:59

    We are excited to share that Caroline Chisholm School will be hosting its first-ever charity Colour Run on Saturday, 24th May 2025 – and we would love for you and your family to join us! This promises to be a fun-filled event for all ages, where participants can run, walk, or dance their way through a course filled with bursts of vibrant colour! It's the perfect opportunity to get active and have fun together. More importantly, our Colour Run will be in support of Teenage Cancer Trust, helping to raise vital funds for young people battling cancer. Event Details: Date: Saturday, 24th May 2025 Time: Check in from 9:30am / Race starts at 10am Location: Caroline Chisholm School This is a fantastic chance for our community to come together, have fun and support a great cause. We hope you'll join us! Sign up here: https://CCS-ColourRun.eventbrite.co.uk If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch: marketingteam@ccs.northants.sch.uk.

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    13 March 202525/03/13 16:26:09

    Congratulations to our U14 Girls football team for a brilliant performance in the County Cup semi-final, securing a 4-0 victory over KCC! The team showed incredible skill, determination and teamwork to earn their well-deserved place in the final. A special shoutout to P. Desborough, who was named Player of the Match for her fantastic efforts on the field. Next stop: the County Cup Final! Well done, team!

    • “Pupils are well supported for their next steps in education and training. Opportunities for extra-curricular activity are highly regarded. These include a wide range of sports, dance, drama and visual arts."

      Ofsted, 2020

    • “Every teacher I have is incredibly passionate in the subject they teach. We engage with them, because they engage us. They want to be with us in the classroom.”

      CCS Sixth Form Student

Our Alumni

At Caroline Chisholm School we are very proud of our Alumni. Our students go on to achieve in a wide range of fields and often say that the work ethic, social skills and confidence they develop during their time with us has helped them in their careers.

We always enjoy hearing from our Alumni and If you recently finished with us in the last 5 years, we'd love to hear how you're getting on!

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