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Cloughwood Academy
Stones Manor Lane, Hartford, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1NU, Cheshire West and Chester
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.2 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
118
Capacity
120
Ages
8–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this academy offers a supportive environment for students aged 8-18, particularly noted for its strong focus on individual needs. However, it's important to consider that the latest data shows no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths at GCSE level, indicating challenges in academic performance. Overall, the school provides a nurturing atmosphere, but prospective parents should weigh the academic outcomes carefully.
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Last inspected: 5 February 2013Exempt 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. | 5.5 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.8%
Mixed W+B African2.5%
Mixed Other1.7%
Location
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53.24558, -2.53141 · CW8 1NU
School details
Local authorityCheshire West and Chester
RegionNorth West
URN140093
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitewww.cloughwood.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Cloughwood Academy rated by Ofsted?
Cloughwood Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 February 2013.
Is Cloughwood Academy a good school?
Cloughwood Academy scores 60.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% 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 Cloughwood Academy in GCSEs?
Cloughwood Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 5.5. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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