Congleton High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Box Lane Congleton Cheshire CW12 4NS |
| Phone | 01260730123 |
| Reference Number | 136655 |
Congleton High School has been confirmed as a good school during its recent inspection, continuing to foster a warm and supportive learning environment. With an ambitious vision that promotes success for all, the school excels in creating strong relationships among pupils and staff, a critical factor contributing to pupils' happiness and security. The curriculum is well-structured, catering to the diverse needs of students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring academic preparedness for the future.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1211 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.11%
Girls: 48.89% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 94 | 86 | 180 |
| 8 | 118 | 102 | 220 |
| 9 | 96 | 122 | 218 |
| 10 | 106 | 90 | 196 |
| 11 | 99 | 96 | 195 |
| 12 | 49 | 43 | 92 |
| 13 | 57 | 53 | 110 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| White, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Feb 2023 | School inspection |
| 10 Jan 2018 | Short inspection |
| 16 Dec 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 11 Oct 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Congleton High School | |
| 11 Oct 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 20 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jan 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Sep 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 25 Sep 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 29 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Dec 2002 | Full inspection |
| 09 Dec 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff create a supportive environment.
- Well-structured curriculum enables effective learning across most subjects.
- High quality of teaching supported by strong subject knowledge and assessments.
- Extensive enrichment activities foster personal development.
- Effective safeguarding practices ensure pupil protection.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack activities for pupils to practice and consolidate learning.
- Reading strategy not fully embedded across all subject areas.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 55.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 33.96 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 34.44 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 24.4% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 118 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 27 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 27 | 12 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Black Firs Primary School
Longdown Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 4QJ |
0.32 miles |
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The Quinta Primary School
Ullswater Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 4LX |
0.36 miles |
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Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School
School Lane, Astbury, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 4RG |
1.24 miles |
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Marlfields Primary School
Waggs Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 4BT |
1.26 miles |
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Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School
Belgrave Avenue, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1HT |
1.27 miles |
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Daven Primary School
New Street, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 3AH |
1.77 miles |
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Buglawton Primary School
Buxton Old Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 2EL |
2.21 miles |
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Havannah Primary School
Malhamdale Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 2DF |
2.32 miles |
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Smallwood CofE Primary School
School Lane, Sandbach, CW11 2UR |
2.6 miles |
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Mossley CofE Primary School
Boundary Lane, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 3JA |
2.74 miles |
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Marton and District CofE Aided Primary School
School Lane, Marton, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9HD |
3.42 miles |
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Brereton CofE Primary School
School Lane, Brereton Green, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 1RN |
3.64 miles |
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Scholar Green Primary School
Congleton Road, Scholar Green, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 3HF |
3.9 miles |
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Rode Heath Primary School
Heath Avenue, Rode Heath, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 3RY |
3.97 miles |
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Woodcocks' Well CofE Primary School
Church Street, Mow Cop, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 3NQ |
4.09 miles |
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St John's CofE Academy
Heath Road, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 2LE |
4.15 miles |
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Wonder Star School
Young People's Community Centre, Chapel Lane, Rode Heath, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 3SD |
4.17 miles |
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Castle Primary School
Mow Cop Road, Mow Cop, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 4NE |
4.19 miles |
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Woodhouse Academy
Woodhouse Lane, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 7DR |
4.44 miles |
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Kingsfield First School
Gunn Street, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 6AY |
4.61 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Aidenswood School
48 Parson Street, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 4ED |
1.04 miles |
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Esland Daven School
Unit 2 Dane Valley Mill, Havannah Street, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 2AH |
1.93 miles |
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Opal Education
Unit 12, Holland Business Park, Riverdane Road, Congleton, CW12 1PN |
1.98 miles |
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Eaton Bank Academy
Jackson Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1NT |
1.99 miles |
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Cheshire Hall School
Congleton Road, Cheshire, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 4TF |
3.63 miles |
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Church Lawton School
Cherry Tree Avenue, Church Lawton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 3EL |
4.52 miles |
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Roaches School
Tunstall Road, Knypersley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 7AB |
4.81 miles |
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Kidsgrove Secondary School
Gloucester Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 4DL |
4.98 miles |