Chilwell School
Foundation secondary school in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire).
Location
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Welcome to Chilwell School, where we are dedicated to providing the best opportunities to foster success in our students. We want everyone involved with Chilwell School to enjoy the pleasure of learning and the excitement of new challenges. Our curriculum is broad and challenging, focusing on developing key skills.
We know that a strong education is based upon the building blocks of core skills, high challenge, and a breadth of opportunity. A Chilwell education ensures that our students make strong progress to be confident adults. We understand the importance of informed choice in education. As a school, we focus our energies on enabling students to make the best choices every day.
We are committed to giving the best opportunities in order to develop success in our students. We want all involved with Chilwell School to enjoy the pleasure of learning and the excitement of new challenges.
We look forward to welcoming you to our school community. © 2026 Chilwell School | Made by CODA Education This website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous information such as the number of visitors to the site, and the most popular pages.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Debating
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Football
- Rugby
- Young Enterprise
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 122854
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Constituency
- Broxtowe
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (9 current, 0 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Andrew Palmer | Chair of Governors | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Matthaus Li | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Kristina Higginson | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Iman Thomas | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Musa Yusuff | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Roger Wheatley | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Michael Rowe | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mr Simon Hogg | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2021 | |
| Claire Kay | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
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