Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School
Crewe, CW4 7DX · Cheshire East · secondary school
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10th 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 625 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1/10 among them, against 5.5/10 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 | 47.8 · 58 | 30% | 1.72 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.04 · 47 | 25% | 1.18 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 49.4 · 68 | 10% | 0.68 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 for 2023/24 was -0.04, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3 out of 10 among them, against 5.1 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,311 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,395. 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 baseline? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8 above the national median?
What Ofsted said about Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School
Overview
Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. Pupils are proud to be part of an inclusive community where they feel safe and enjoy good relationships with staff. The school remains ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, who achieve well in public examinations.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with clear plans for essential knowledge across all subjects, including the sixth form.
- Teachers are generally "knowledgeable about their subjects" and explain concepts clearly, making effective checks on learning in most areas.
- Staff are well trained to support pupils with SEND, helping them progress through the same "ambitious subject curriculums as their peers."
- The school has strengthened systems to support weak readers, with most pupils becoming "more confident readers" due to targeted support.
- Attendance has improved over the past two years, with pastoral leaders working closely with families and agencies to engage pupils.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers do not consistently use effective strategies, leading to "gaps in their knowledge and understanding" for some pupils.
- In a few subjects, teachers do not routinely check understanding well enough, meaning misconceptions go unchecked and disadvantaged pupils may fall behind.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.2 |
| 2024/25 | 48.2 |
| 2025/26 | 49.4 |
| 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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