The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.7
5.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
10.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
47%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.13
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 214 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 115 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,411
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Trust
- THE CORNOVII TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Whitehead (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Audlem Road, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 7DY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWeaver Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 493m away
Pear Tree Primary School
Primary · 675m away
Stapeley Broad Lane CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Nantwich Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Millfields Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Highfields Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Malbank School and Sixth Form College
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Brine Leas School a selective school?
No. Brine Leas School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Brine Leas School's Ofsted rating?
Brine Leas School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brine Leas School?
Brine Leas School currently has 1,411 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brine Leas School take?
Brine Leas School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Brine Leas School?
Brine Leas School is in Nantwich, CW5 7DY, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brine Leas School have a sixth form?
Yes, Brine Leas School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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