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The County High School, Leftwich
Granville Road, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 8EZ, Cheshire West and Chester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.9 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,048
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 23% nationally, this school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 76% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Additionally, an impressive 86% of pupils enter the EBacc, indicating a robust curriculum. Parent satisfaction appears high, contributing to a positive learning environment.
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Last inspected: 8 March 2016Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 51.9 | Top 23% 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%. | 76% | Top 25% 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%. | 58% | Top 21% 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%. | 86% | Top 10% 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%. | 53% | Top 10% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.3%
Asian Chinese3.2%
White Other2.2%
Asian Indian1.2%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
White Irish0.5%
Black African0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.24188, -2.50721 · CW9 8EZ
School details
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
RegionNorth West
URN138743
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.leftwichhigh.com
Frequently asked questions
What is The County High School, Leftwich rated by Ofsted?
The County High School, Leftwich was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 March 2016.
Is The County High School, Leftwich a good school?
The County High School, Leftwich scores 85.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% 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 County High School, Leftwich in GCSEs?
The County High School, Leftwich achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.9. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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