Open Other All-through Mixed

Caroline Chisholm School

Wooldale Centre for Learning, Northampton, NN4 6TP
Part of: CAROLINE CHISHOLM EDUCATION TRUST (Single-academy trust)
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Caroline Chisholm School
Northampton, NN4 6TP
2,134 Pupils
2,002 Capacity
4–18 Age Range
12.10% FSM %
1,005 Boys
1,129 Girls
About Caroline Chisholm School

Located in Northampton (NN4 6TP), Caroline Chisholm School is a mixed-gender All-through school for pupils aged 4–18 with a Does not apply character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of West Northamptonshire.

It has 2,134 pupils on roll. School capacity: 2,002. Current headteacher: Chris Bishop.

Data for Caroline Chisholm School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education All-through
Status Open
Local Authority West Northamptonshire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District West Northamptonshire
Parliamentary Constituency South Northamptonshire
Ward Nene Valley
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor CAROLINE CHISHOLM EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-08-2011
UKPRN 10034581
URN 137089
Data Last Updated 28-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr David James Accounting Officer 01/09/2015 — N/A
Mrs Louise Samways Chair of Trustees 04/02/2023 03/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Sweetland Chief Financial Officer 01/09/2015 — N/A
Rebecca Howell Governance Professional - Single-Academy Trust (SAT) 31/07/2023 — N/A
Mrs Stephanie Boak Member 01/01/2021 — Appointed by academy members
Mrs Sue Duffy Member 16/07/2021 — Appointed by academy members
Mrs Georgina Loch Member 14/10/2025 — Appointed by academy members
Mrs Lucy Marsh Member 14/10/2025 — Appointed by academy members
Mr Paul Quelch Member 11/11/2020 30/06/2025 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Michelle Ray Member 15/10/2024 14/10/2025 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Louise Samways Member 05/02/2015 — Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Ashwell Trustee 25/02/2026 24/02/2030 Appointed by academy members
Schools Nearby
Preston Hedges Primary School
0.57 km • Northampton
Other
Wootton Primary School
0.83 km • Northampton
Other
Woodland View Primary School
1.22 km • Northampton
Other
Hardingstone Academy
1.4 km • Northampton
Other
Northampton High School GDST
1.46 km •
Other
Collingtree Church of England Primary School
1.9 km • Northampton
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Caroline Chisholm School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Northampton, West Northamptonshire.
Caroline Chisholm School has 2,134 pupils, with a capacity of 2,002.
Caroline Chisholm School caters for pupils aged 4 to 18.
The admissions policy at Caroline Chisholm School is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Caroline Chisholm School is Mr Chris Bishop.
Caroline Chisholm School is at Wooldale Centre for Learning, Wootton Fields, Northampton, NN4 6TP, in the West Northamptonshire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at Caroline Chisholm School: Has a sixth form.
Caroline Chisholm School is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Chris Bishop
Wooldale Centre for Learning, Wootton Fields, Northampton, NN4 6TP
01604344744
www.ccs.northants.sch.uk
Location
NN4 6TP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137089
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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