The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.9
3.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
1.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
14%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.17
Band 4Source: 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
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 179 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% 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 101 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,077
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 19.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Trust
- HALLIARD TRUST
- Head
- Mr Edward O'Neill (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Jackson Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1NT
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Independent · 458m away
Esland Congleton School
Independent · 508m away
Havannah Primary School
Primary · 524m away
Esland Daven School
Independent · 588m away
Lambs House School
Independent · 709m away
Buglawton Primary School
Primary · 755m away
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Daven Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Eaton Bank Academy a selective school?
No. Eaton Bank Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Eaton Bank Academy's Ofsted rating?
Eaton Bank Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Eaton Bank Academy?
Eaton Bank Academy currently has 1,077 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Eaton Bank Academy take?
Eaton Bank Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Eaton Bank Academy?
Eaton Bank Academy is in Congleton, CW12 1NT, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Eaton Bank Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Eaton Bank Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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