The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.2
4.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
44%
1.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
15%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.08
Band 3Source: 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
99%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
93%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 208 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 112 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,322
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 12.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Trust
- HOLMES CHAPEL COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
- Head
- Mr Nigel Bielby (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Selkirk Drive, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, Cheshire, CW4 7DX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School a selective school?
No. Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School's Ofsted rating?
Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School?
Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School currently has 1,322 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School take?
Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School?
Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School is in Crewe, CW4 7DX, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School have a sixth form?
Yes, Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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