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The Rudheath Senior Academy
Middlewich Road, Rudheath, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 7DT, Cheshire West and Chester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.2 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
590
Capacity
840
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
70%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 93% nationally. While 50% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 23%. Parents may appreciate the school's commitment to student development, although there is room for improvement in higher grade achievements.
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Last inspected: 10 January 2018Older 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. | 35.7 | Bottom 7% 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%. | 50% | Bottom 14% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 23% | Bottom 19% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 19% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.3%
White Other3.4%
Asian Other1.7%
Black African1.5%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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53.25625, -2.48364 · CW9 7DT
School details
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
RegionNorth West
URN137582
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is The Rudheath Senior Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Rudheath Senior Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 January 2018.
Is The Rudheath Senior Academy a good school?
The Rudheath Senior Academy scores 18.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% 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 The Rudheath Senior Academy in GCSEs?
The Rudheath Senior Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.7. 50% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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