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Eaton Bank Academy
Jackson Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1NT, Cheshire East
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.2 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,077
Capacity
1,087
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school showcases solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.9, which places it in the top 44% of schools nationally. Approximately 69% of students secure a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 60% progress to university, with 23% attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 14%, and while 76% of parents express satisfaction, there is room for improvement in overall engagement.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2025Quality 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. | 46.9 | Top 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%. | 69% | Top 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%. | 40% | Bottom 40% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 11% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 60% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 23% | Above avg |
Based on 52 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (169 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of subjects
90%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
My child feels safe
81%
My child makes good progress
79%
My child is happy
79%
Progress is communicated
78%
I'd recommend this school
76%
School has high expectations
75%
School keeps me informed
71%
Behaviour is good
68%
School supports development
62%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.7%
White Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
Other0.8%
Black African0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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53.17534, -2.20235 · CW12 1NT
School details
Local authorityCheshire East
RegionNorth West
URN138662
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.eatonbankacademy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Eaton Bank Academy rated by Ofsted?
Eaton Bank Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2025.
Is Eaton Bank Academy a good school?
Eaton Bank Academy scores 46.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% 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 Eaton Bank Academy?
Based on 169 Ofsted Parent View responses, Eaton Bank Academy receives a satisfaction score of 71% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Eaton Bank Academy in GCSEs?
Eaton Bank Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.9. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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