Welcome to Nicholas Chamberlaine School
Welcome to Nicholas Chamberlaine School, a proud member of the Griffin Schools Trust. We are a community in which students discover who they are and go on, confidently, to take their places in society. The opportunities here for growth and development are extensive, exciting and engaging. We know that when children and staff find school to be enjoyable and enriching, wonderful communities grow.At NCS, we believe in 100% achievement: every child has the ability to succeed within the positive, supportive and challenging environment. This is a dynamic learning community where students’ interests, happiness and wellbeing are our first consideration at all times. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we know that they feel valued and empowered by the experiences they share here. Likewise, they thrive in our truly progressive Sixth Form: leaving well equipped to follow their dreams.Our commitment to providing rich and varied educational opportunities for all our students is predicated on breadth and excellence, an extensive programme of free extra-curricular activities, an involving and stimulating physical environment and a staff team of interesting people who are motivated to advance their own knowledge and skills as well as that of their students.You are most welcome to come and see for yourself why Nicholas Chamberlaine School is such a special place! Whether you are a prospective parent, student, member of staff, alumni or a member of the community, we would love to hear from you. Please do come and visit us soon.“Nicholas Chamberlaine is a place where pupils are happy and adults take the time to get to know them.”Alison RamsayExecutive Head
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academies
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,427 Total
No. of Boys
697 (48.8%)
No. of Girls
730 (51.2%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
7.8%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
6.54%
A*/A grades
20.56%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
84%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
4%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
38%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
16%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Admissions Process
Start Application| Nov 2025 |
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Sixth Form Open Evening |
Key Dates & Deadlines
Nov 13, 2025
Sixth Form Open Evening
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
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Enrichment Activities
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