Eaton Bank Academy
Congleton, CW12 1NT · Cheshire East · secondary school
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15th 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 887 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9/10 among them, against 4.2/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 39.8 · 37 | 46% | 1.70 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.13 · 40 | 38% | 1.54 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.0 · 60 | 15% | 0.93 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Eaton Bank Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.13 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 2.9 out of 10 among them, against 4.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,062 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,087. 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, which are currently below the national benchmark? What specific measures are in place to help students reach the national median for Attainment 8? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll is close to its maximum capacity?
What Ofsted said about Eaton Bank Academy
Overview
Eaton Bank Academy provides a high-quality education where pupils demonstrate ambition and optimism. The school fosters a respectful culture with positive behaviour, and most students achieve well in national examinations.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "broad, rich curriculum" that is "meticulously designed" to build a firm foundation of knowledge.
- Sixth-form students demonstrate "growing independence" and make "purposeful use of self-guided study time".
- The school has a "respectful culture" where pupils treat each other kindly and interact politely with staff.
- Rigorous systems effectively identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), helping them to "succeed in the classroom".
- Incidents of poor behaviour have "markedly reduced", creating a "calm environment for learning".
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, teachers do not effectively use assessment strategies to identify misconceptions, meaning some pupils do not learn as securely as they could.
- The school must boost efforts to improve attendance for disadvantaged pupils and address gaps in their learning caused by irregular attendance.
- The personal development programme needs strengthening to address minority pupils’ misconceptions about bullying and ensure they are confident the school will act on reports.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.0 |
| 2024/25 | 46.9 |
| 2025/26 | 48.0 |
| 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
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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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