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Congleton High School
Box Lane, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 4NS, Cheshire East
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
43.0 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,211
Capacity
1,236
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.8, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 63% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. While 50% of pupils progress to university, only 12% attend top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in post-secondary outcomes. Overall, the school is above average compared to others in the area, making it a viable option for parents considering secondary education in Cheshire East.
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Last inspected: 16 December 2014Older 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. | 44.8 | Bottom 44% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 42% 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%. | 65% | Top 43% 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 43% 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%. | 50% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 120 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.7%
Mixed Other1.8%
White Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Other0.3%
Black African0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Asian Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.16547, -2.24754 · CW12 4NS
School details
Local authorityCheshire East
RegionNorth West
URN136655
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Frequently asked questions
What is Congleton High School rated by Ofsted?
Congleton High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 December 2014.
Is Congleton High School a good school?
Congleton High School scores 43.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% 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 Congleton High School in GCSEs?
Congleton High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.8. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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