Congleton High School
Congleton, CW12 4NS · Cheshire East · secondary school
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17th of 22 secondary schools in Cheshire East we can score, 23 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 829 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.3/10 among them, against 2.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 34.4 · 23 | 30% | 0.70 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.47 · 17 | 25% | 0.43 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 43.5 · 36 | 10% | 0.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Congleton High School overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. In 2024/25, 41.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.47 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.6 out of 10 among them, against 3.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,174 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,236. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8?
What Ofsted said about Congleton High School
Overview
Congleton High School continues to be a good school, described as a “warm, welcoming place to learn and work” where pupils feel happy and safe. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils, fostering a community that strives to “achieve success together” through strong relationships and a well-considered curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils typically achieve well and are “well prepared for their next steps” by the time they leave, with a broad curriculum including the English Baccalaureate and vocational courses.
- Teachers possess “strong subject knowledge” and use assessment effectively to tackle misconceptions, ensuring pupils are ready for new learning.
- The school places high emphasis on personal development, with “highly effective wider development lessons” and an extensive range of leadership opportunities for pupils.
- Staff morale is high, with leaders actively considering workload and well-being, while pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported effectively.
- The careers programme is “highly effective,” with almost all pupils progressing to employment, education, or training.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers do not provide enough opportunities for pupils to practise and consolidate learning, meaning some pupils’ knowledge is not securely embedded.
- The ambitious reading strategy is not fully embedded across all subject areas, limiting opportunities for some pupils to develop reading fluency and vocabulary.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with an experienced team and knowledgeable staff ensuring that the protection of pupils from risk and potential harm is “at the forefront of their work.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.7 |
| 2024/25 | 44.8 |
| 2025/26 | 43.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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