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Cheshire Studio School
West Street, C/O the Learning Partnership, Crewe Utc, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 2PZ, Cheshire East
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.7 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
55
Capacity
300
Ages
14–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
18%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school offers a supportive environment for students aged 14-19, focusing on individual growth. While the GCSE attainment figures show room for improvement, with only 27% achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, 36% of students progress to university, indicating some successful pathways post-graduation. However, the school’s overall performance in terms of GCSE scores and university progression suggests that parents should consider the specific needs and aspirations of their child when evaluating this option.
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Last inspected: 22 March 2017Older 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. | 24.0 | Bottom 0% 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%. | 27% | Bottom 0% 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%. | 0% | Bottom 0% 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%. | 0% | Bottom 0% 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%. | 0% | Bottom 0% 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%. | 36% | Below 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%. | 4% | Below avg |
Based on 25 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Black Other1.8%
Location
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53.10109, -2.44237 · CW1 2PZ
School details
Local authorityCheshire East
RegionNorth West
URN140813
School typeStudio schools
Websitethelearningalliance.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Cheshire Studio School rated by Ofsted?
Cheshire Studio School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 March 2017.
Is Cheshire Studio School a good school?
Cheshire Studio School scores 23.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% 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 Cheshire Studio School in GCSEs?
Cheshire Studio School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 24.0. 27% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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