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Brine Leas School
Audlem Road, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 7DY, Cheshire East
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
63.6 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,411
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving an Attainment 8 score of 49.7, which positions it in the top 31% of schools in the UK. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 77%, while 80% progress to university, with a third of those attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate of 47% may indicate room for improvement in encouraging a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 20 April 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 49.7 | Top 31% UK |
| 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%. | 77% | Top 22% UK |
| 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%. | 53% | Top 30% UK |
| 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%. | 47% | Top 44% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 25% | Top 44% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 80% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 33% | Top 20% |
Based on 150 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.0%
White Other3.7%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Asian Indian0.9%
Black African0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Other0.6%
Asian Other0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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53.05652, -2.51438 · CW5 7DY
School details
Local authorityCheshire East
RegionNorth West
URN136279
School typeAcademy converter
Websitebrineleas.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Brine Leas School rated by Ofsted?
Brine Leas School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 April 2017.
Is Brine Leas School a good school?
Brine Leas School scores 63.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 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 Brine Leas School in GCSEs?
Brine Leas School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.7. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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