Congleton High School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Address | Box Lane, CW12 4NS |
| School Website | www.thelearningalliance.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1260730123 |
| URN | 136655 |
School Census
| Total | 1275 |
| Girls/Boys | 626/649 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.1%/50.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 173 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 3.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 16/12/2014 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 16/12/2014 | Good |
| 20/01/2010 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 16/12/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 20/01/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39.80% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 49.50% |
| Entering EBacc | 73.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.8 |
| Progress 8 | -0.47 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 52% |
| Entering EBacc | 77% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.76 |
| Progress 8 | -0.3 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 56% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 72% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.6 |
| Progress 8 | 0.08 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 309 |
| As first preference | 172 |
| As second preference | 109 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 201 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 172 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 332 |
| As first preference | 194 |
| As second preference | 104 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 230 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 193 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 368 |
| As first preference | 217 |
| As second preference | 121 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 225 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 217 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 351 |
| As first preference | 207 |
| As second preference | 104 |
| As third preference | 39 |
| Total Offers Made | 200 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 199 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 331 |
| As first preference | 176 |
| As second preference | 116 |
| As third preference | 39 |
| Total Offers Made | 188 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 175 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 284 |
| As first preference | 172 |
| As second preference | 79 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 192 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 171 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 273 |
| As first preference | 160 |
| As second preference | 89 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 164 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 159 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 284 |
| As first preference | 186 |
| As second preference | 75 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 198 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 186 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 292 |
| As first preference | 202 |
| As second preference | 68 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 197 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 193 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 255 |
| As first preference | 176 |
| As second preference | 53 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 176 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 294 |
| As first preference | 187 |
| As second preference | 72 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 193 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 187 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 59% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 19% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 19% |
| no | 81% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 43% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 13% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 79% |
| no | 21% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Black Firs Primary School
(0.30 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Longdown Road, , CW12 4QJ
The Quinta Primary School
(0.35 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Ullswater Road, , CW12 4LX