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Hartford Church of England High School
Hartford Campus Chester Road, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1LH, Cheshire West and Chester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.9 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,070
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 50.3, placing it in the top 28% of schools nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 77%, while 56% achieve grade 5 or higher, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. The school also has a commendable EBacc entry rate of 67%, reflecting a commitment to a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 20 June 2023Quality 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. | 50.3 | Top 28% 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%. | 56% | Top 24% 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%. | 67% | Top 13% 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%. | 47% | Top 13% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.2%
White Other1.8%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Black African0.7%
Asian Indian0.6%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.24855, -2.53864 · CW8 1LH
School details
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
RegionNorth West
URN138148
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Hartford Church of England High School rated by Ofsted?
Hartford Church of England High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 June 2023.
Is Hartford Church of England High School a good school?
Hartford Church of England High School scores 64.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% 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 Hartford Church of England High School in GCSEs?
Hartford Church of England High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.3. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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