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Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School
Selkirk Drive, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, Cheshire, CW4 7DX, Cheshire East
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.2 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,322
Capacity
1,395
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 38% nationally, this comprehensive school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in English and Maths where 70% of students achieve a grade 4 or above. Parental satisfaction is moderate, with 70% of parents recommending the school, although the percentage of students progressing to top-third universities is relatively low at 11%. Overall, it offers a positive environment for secondary education with room for improvement in university progression.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 48.2 | Top 38% 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%. | 70% | Top 40% 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%. | 44% | Bottom 49% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 59% | 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%. | 11% | Below avg |
Based on 92 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (198 responses)
★★★★★3.3
Good range of subjects
91%
School keeps me informed
88%
My child feels safe
79%
Good range of extra-curricular
79%
My child is happy
75%
I'd recommend this school
70%
Progress is communicated
69%
My child makes good progress
68%
School has high expectations
68%
Behaviour is good
59%
School supports development
55%
School responds to concerns
41%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.0%
White Other2.1%
Asian Chinese2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Other0.8%
Black African0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.19692, -2.36903 · CW4 7DX
School details
Local authorityCheshire East
RegionNorth West
URN137449
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.hccs1978.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School rated by Ofsted?
Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2020.
Is Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School a good school?
Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School scores 41.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School?
Based on 198 Ofsted Parent View responses, Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School receives a satisfaction score of 66% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School in GCSEs?
Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.2. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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