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The Chalet School
Swindon·Not applicable·South West·Academy special sponsor led·SN3 6EX
URN: 146668Requires improvementOfsted published 6 Jul 2023
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Compare with The Chalet SchoolSchool information
| URN | 146668 |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Academy special sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 3-11 |
| Headteacher | Alexandra Foster |
| Trust | BRUNEL ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | SN3 6EX |
| Latest pupils | 87 |
| FSM eligible | 32.2% |
Contact and identifiers
Liden Drive, Liden, Swindon, SN3 6EX
www.thechaletschool.org.ukView local authority page1793534537| DfE number | 7005 |
| UKPRN | 10081929 |
| Opened | 1 Dec 2018 |
| GIAS updated | 5 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 6 Jul 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Requires improvement
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| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Academy First Section 5 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 10 May 2023 |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2023 |