The County High School, Leftwich
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Granville Road Northwich Cheshire CW9 8EZ |
| Phone | 01606333300 |
| Reference Number | 138743 |
The County High School, Leftwich continues to demonstrate outstanding performance as evaluated in this recent inspection. The school provides a supportive and enriching environment where pupils thrive academically and personally. Pupils feel safe, respected, and are engaged in a broad curriculum that prepares them exceptionally well for their future. The dedication of staff and leaders to maintain high expectations and promote effective learning contributes significantly to their success. A notable strength of the school is its commitment to inclusivity, ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, receive quality education tailored to their needs. The school is actively involved in the local community, offering a range of extracurricular activities that encourage personal development. This is the first inspection since the school was last judged outstanding in 2016, confirming its continued excellence in education.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1048 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.81%
Girls: 50.19% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 104 | 109 | 213 |
| 8 | 103 | 107 | 210 |
| 9 | 110 | 100 | 210 |
| 10 | 101 | 108 | 209 |
| 11 | 104 | 102 | 206 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.3% |
| Chinese | 3.2% |
| White, Other | 2.2% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 26 Apr 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Apr 2022 | School inspection |
| 08 Mar 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Interim assessment |
| 02 Oct 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 06 Jul 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as The County High School Leftwich | |
| 06 Jul 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Dec 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Dec 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Mar 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 05 Mar 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 01 Dec 2003 | Full inspection |
| 01 Dec 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Highly ambitious and exciting curriculum
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs
- Strong focus on reading and phonics development
- Excellent behaviour and positive relationships between pupils and staff
- Well-structured personal development curriculum
- High-quality careers advice and support
- Strong culture of safety and safeguarding
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 51.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 57.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 72.7% |
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:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 134 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 102 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 0 |
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1.11 miles |
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1.22 miles |
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1.24 miles |
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Victoria Road Primary School
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2.5 miles |
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0.7 miles |
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1.03 miles |
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