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Culcheth High School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Christopher Hunt

location_onWarrington, WA3 5HH

language Visit Website phone 1925767587

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,181

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Attainment 8

51.1

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GCSE Rank

#4 in Warrington

#804 of 3,216 nationally

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Culcheth High School is a Community school secondary school in Warrington, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Culcheth High School is a community school in Warrington, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 1,168 pupils on roll, of whom 19% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.1, placing the school #4 in Warrington and #804 of 3,216 nationally. 55.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 23.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.6:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 3.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

51.1

Grade 5+ E&M

55.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)23.2%

Entering EBacc33.80%

EBacc APS4.52

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31.90%

EBacc APS4.28

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35%

EBacc APS4.32

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS5.01

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38%

EBacc APS4.58

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc47%

EBacc APS4.79

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

15 November 2022

Inspection Report

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03 May 2017

Inspection Report

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30 April 2014

Inspection Report

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09 January 2012

Inspection Report

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02 December 2010

Inspection Report

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04 March 2009

Inspection Report

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11 February 2008

Inspection Report

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22 March 2006

Inspection Report

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01 December 2003

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2017-05-03

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-04-30

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2009-03-04

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

3.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.5%(29 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,168 pupils. During this period, there were 35 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,168	35	3.0%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,174	37	3.2%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,181	38	3.2%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,178	23	2.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,180	37	3.1%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,183	17	1.4%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,181	20	1.7%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,183	32	2.7%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,181	18	1.5%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,185	22	1.9%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,185	12	1.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,176	13	1.1%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,174	1	0.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,182	10	0.8%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,173	1	0.1%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,173	9	0.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,177	17	1.4%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,164	8	0.7%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,165	17	1.5%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,168	17	1.5%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,140	7	0.6%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,142	18	1.6%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,142	29	2.5%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,108	11	1.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,111	12	1.1%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,113	3	0.3%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Other Difficulty/Disability 63 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 57 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 23 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 16 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 16 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

Physical Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

86.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

89.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

17.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree25%

agree49%

disagree14%

strongly disagree8%

don't know4%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree39%

agree46%

disagree10%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree30%

agree30%

disagree13%

strongly disagree8%

don't know3%

not applicable16%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes27%

no73%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree34%

agree36%

disagree17%

strongly disagree13%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree38%

agree40%

disagree12%

strongly disagree5%

don't know6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree37%

agree42%

disagree10%

strongly disagree5%

don't know6%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree32%

agree49%

disagree13%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree45%

agree49%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree28%

agree50%

disagree13%

strongly disagree2%

don't know8%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree21%

agree46%

disagree12%

strongly disagree9%

don't know12%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes81%

no19%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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