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Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School

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

personMr Nigel Bielby

corporate_fareHOLMES CHAPEL COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM COLLEGE

location_onCrewe, CW4 7DX

language Visit Website phone 1477410500

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2020

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Students

1,317

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Attainment 8

48.2

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GCSE Rank

#10 in Cheshire East

#1,185 of 3,216 nationally

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Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School is a Academy converter secondary school in Crewe, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School is an academy converter in Crewe, Cheshire East, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of HOLMES CHAPEL COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM COLLEGE. The school has approximately 1,322 pupils on roll, of whom 13% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.2, placing the school #10 in Cheshire East and #1,185 of 3,216 nationally. 43.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 21.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 21 A-level subjects. 30.8% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 6.4% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.08 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2020. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

48.2

Grade 5+ E&M

43.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)21.3%

Entering EBacc15.20%

EBacc APS4.06

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18.40%

EBacc APS4.19

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc12%

EBacc APS4.16

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS4.56

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24%

EBacc APS4.36

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc20%

EBacc APS4.31

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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

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.08

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*0.6%

Achieving A*–A6.4%

Achieving A*–B30.8%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate94.7%

A-level subjects offered21

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.05

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate90.80%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate96.5%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

28 January 2025

Inspection Report

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12 October 2023

Inspection Report

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11 February 2020

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2020-02-11

Exempt School Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2007-10-12

Section 5 RTI Historic EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

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

2.5%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.9%(25 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 1,322 pupils. During this period, there were 33 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.5%, 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)	1,322	33	2.5%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,314	33	2.5%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,306	30	2.3%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,311	31	2.4%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,318	30	2.3%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,317	27	2.1%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,317	20	1.5%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,305	36	2.8%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,295	14	1.1%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,302	21	1.6%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,298	12	0.9%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,294	18	1.4%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,290	8	0.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,289	21	1.6%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,297	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,297	13	1.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,299	22	1.7%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,292	26	2.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,299	46	3.5%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,301	14	1.1%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,273	23	1.8%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,279	20	1.6%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,275	41	3.2%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,295	25	1.9%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,287	18	1.4%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,293	13	1.0%	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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 42 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 38 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 22 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 11 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 8 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 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.

72.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

75.0%Positive

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

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree11%

agree36%

disagree26%

strongly disagree20%

don't know7%

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

strongly agree31%

agree59%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree20%

agree21%

disagree19%

strongly disagree20%

don't know2%

not applicable18%

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

yes22%

no78%

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

agree37%

disagree26%

strongly disagree37%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree19%

agree40%

disagree19%

strongly disagree6%

don't know16%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree24%

agree41%

disagree18%

strongly disagree9%

don't know8%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree13%

agree54%

disagree14%

strongly disagree14%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree27%

agree61%

disagree5%

strongly disagree7%

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

strongly agree14%

agree60%

disagree14%

strongly disagree7%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree7%

agree44%

disagree22%

strongly disagree14%

don't know13%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes66%

no34%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

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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