The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.8
1.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
0.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
65%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.40
Band 1Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 191 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 109 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,211
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 15.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Trust
- THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Ms Heidi Thurland (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Box Lane, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 4NS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Congleton High School a selective school?
No. Congleton High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Congleton High School's Ofsted rating?
Congleton High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Congleton High School?
Congleton High School currently has 1,211 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Congleton High School take?
Congleton High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Congleton High School?
Congleton High School is in Congleton, CW12 4NS, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Congleton High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Congleton High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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