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Archers Brook SEMH Residential School

Chester Road, Great Sutton, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH66 2NA, Cheshire West and Chester


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.9 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
99
Capacity
103
Ages
916
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 9-16, focusing on social, emotional, and mental health needs. However, academic performance is a concern, as there are no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and limited data on GCSE attainment indicates room for improvement. Parents may appreciate the school's commitment to individual support despite the academic challenges.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 17 June 2025
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
MetricValuevs UK
Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7.10.8No UK data
English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%.0%No UK data
English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%.0%No UK data
EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%.0%No UK data
EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%.0%No UK data
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs UK
Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%.0%No UK data
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.0%No UK data
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
White Other1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Location
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53.26624, -2.93054 · CH66 2NA

School details
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
RegionNorth West
URN111517
School typeCommunity special school

Frequently asked questions
What is Archers Brook SEMH Residential School rated by Ofsted?

Archers Brook SEMH Residential School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 June 2025.

Is Archers Brook SEMH Residential School a good school?

Archers Brook SEMH Residential School scores 35.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

How do pupils perform at Archers Brook SEMH Residential School in GCSEs?

Archers Brook SEMH Residential School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 10.8. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.

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