The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.2
2.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
7.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
61%
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
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
76%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 137 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 677
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 22.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Trust
- THE SIR JOHN BRUNNER FOUNDATION
- Head
- Ms Lydia Naylor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
King Edward Street, Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 9BU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Middlewich High School a selective school?
No. Middlewich High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Middlewich High School's Ofsted rating?
Middlewich High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Middlewich High School?
Middlewich High School currently has 677 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Middlewich High School take?
Middlewich High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Middlewich High School?
Middlewich High School is in Middlewich, CW10 9BU, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Middlewich High School have a sixth form?
No, Middlewich High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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