The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.8 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.8
4.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
0.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
15%
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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 168 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 71 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 908
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Trust
- SHAVINGTON ACADEMY
- Head
- Mrs Emma Casewell (Morris) (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Rope Lane, Shavington, Cheshire, CW2 5DH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Berkeley Academy
Primary · 828m away
Shavington Primary School
Primary · 845m away
Pebble Brook Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Willaston Primary Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Vine Tree Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Crewe
Primary · 2.2km away
St Thomas More Catholic High School
Secondary · 2.2km away
Westminster Nursery School
Nursery · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Shavington Academy a selective school?
No. Shavington Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Shavington Academy?
Shavington Academy currently has 908 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shavington Academy take?
Shavington Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Shavington Academy?
Shavington Academy is in Shavington, CW2 5DH, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shavington Academy have a sixth form?
No, Shavington Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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