The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.1
7.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
55%
13.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
34%
Source: 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
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 224 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 99 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,168
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 18.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Warrington
- Head
- Mr Christopher Hunt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
December 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Warrington Road, Culcheth, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 5HH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCulcheth Community Primary School
Primary · Very close
Newchurch Community Primary School
Primary · 923m away
Twiss Green Community Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Glazebury Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
St Lewis Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Lowton Church of England High School
Secondary · 3.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Culcheth High School a selective school?
No. Culcheth High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Culcheth High School's Ofsted rating?
Culcheth High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Culcheth High School?
Culcheth High School currently has 1,168 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Culcheth High School take?
Culcheth High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Culcheth High School?
Culcheth High School is in Warrington, WA3 5HH, in the Warrington local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Culcheth High School have a sixth form?
No, Culcheth High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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