Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Selkirk Drive Holmes Chapel Crewe Cheshire CW4 7DX |
| Phone | 01477410500 |
| Reference Number | 137449 |
Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School has transitioned from an outstanding rating in its previous inspection to a good rating in this latest inspection, which reflects changes in its effectiveness over the past 13 years. The school is characterized by a positive environment where pupils show respect and courtesy, and they appreciate the quality of education provided. Overall, pupils achieve well, particularly in core subjects like humanities, mathematics, and English, and the sixth-form students are well-prepared for higher education.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1322 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.51%
Girls: 48.49% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 112 | 121 | 233 |
| 8 | 112 | 129 | 241 |
| 9 | 130 | 106 | 236 |
| 10 | 129 | 97 | 226 |
| 11 | 115 | 117 | 232 |
| 12 | 50 | 39 | 89 |
| 13 | 33 | 32 | 65 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89% |
| White, Other | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| African | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Feb 2020 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 12 Oct 2023 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Feb 2020 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School | |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 27 Apr 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 27 Apr 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 12 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Sep 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 21 Sep 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 17 Jan 2005 | Full inspection |
| 17 Jan 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well across a wide range of subjects.
- Strong performance in humanities, mathematics, and English.
- Well-planned key stage 4 and sixth-form curriculum.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils.
- Good behaviour and positive relationships between teachers and pupils.
- High-quality extra-curricular activities and leadership opportunities.
Areas for Improvement
- Key stage 3 curriculum requires further refinement in some subjects.
- Some parents feel uninformed about the school's curriculum content.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 48.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 63.9% |
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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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 | 28.64 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 28.83 |
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 | 0% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 141 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 44 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 19 | 14 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Holmes Chapel Primary School
Middlewich Road, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, Cheshire, CW4 7EB |
0.44 miles |
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Hermitage Primary School
Hermitage Drive, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, Cheshire, CW4 7NP |
0.9 miles |
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Brereton CofE Primary School
School Lane, Brereton Green, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 1RN |
2.13 miles |
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Byley Primary School and Nursery
Moss Lane, Byley, Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 9NG |
2.43 miles |
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Goostrey Community Primary School
Main Road, Goostrey, Near Crewe, Cheshire, CW4 8PE |
2.49 miles |
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Oak Cottage
London Road, Allostock, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 9LU |
3.08 miles |
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Cledford Primary & Nursery Academy
George VI Avenue, Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 0DD |
3.21 miles |
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Offley Primary Academy
Offley Road, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 1GY |
3.27 miles |
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Terra Nova School
Jodrell Bank, Crewe, CW4 8BT |
3.33 miles |
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Elworth Hall Primary School
Lawton Way, Elworth, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 1TE |
3.37 miles |
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St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Manor Lane, Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 9DH |
3.38 miles |
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Middlewich Primary School
Park Road, Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 9BS |
3.42 miles |
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Elworth CofE Primary School
School Lane, Elworth, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 3HU |
3.5 miles |
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St John's CofE Academy
Heath Road, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 2LE |
3.8 miles |
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Sandbach Primary Academy
Crewe Road, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 4NS |
3.83 miles |
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Warmingham CofE Primary School
School Lane, Warmingham, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 3QN |
4.16 miles |
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Wheelock Primary School
Crewe Road, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 4PY |
4.28 miles |
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Wimboldsley Community Primary School
Nantwich Road, Wimboldsley, Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 0LN |
4.46 miles |
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Lower Peover CofE Primary School
The Cobbles, Lower Peover, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 9PZ |
4.66 miles |
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Peover Superior Endowed Primary School
Stocks Lane, Over Peover, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 8TU |
4.81 miles |
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Compass Community Cledford Park
Cledford House, Cledford Lane, Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 0JN |
2.69 miles |
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Middlewich High School
King Edward Street, Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 9BU |
3.3 miles |
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Cheshire Hall School
Congleton Road, Cheshire, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 4TF |
3.38 miles |
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Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College
Middlewich Road, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 3NT |
3.54 miles |
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The Lodge AP
Sandbach House, 36 Crewe Road, Sandbach, CW11 4NE |
3.72 miles |
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Sandbach School
Crewe Road, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 3NS |
3.74 miles |