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The County High School, Leftwich
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The County High School, Leftwich
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- Northwich CW9 8EZ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils’ progress and attainment are outstanding. They thrive and flourish in the school and make excellent progress across a wide range of subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils display first-rate behaviour in classrooms and around the school. They are polite, friendly and courteous.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have excellent subject knowledge and plan expertly. They use lively and interesting teaching methods.
Current Educational Practices: There is a strong focus on professional development, with staff working together in ‘teaching and learning communities’.
Strengths and Challenges: Strong skills and accelerated learning so that pupils make rapid progress.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school provides many opportunities to visit and meet teachers.
Communication: Timely and robust information regarding pupils’ behavior and progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Overwhelming majority of parents recommend the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders foster a family approach ensuring a positive ethos. They address any issues swiftly and effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders' ambition and drive consistently improve examination results and pupils’ progress.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare, and staff deal with it swiftly and robustly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel very safe and cared for in an exceptionally supportive environment.
Extracurricular Offerings: Numerous extra-curricular activities, including sports and arts.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils embrace and engage in the life of the school, balancing academics excellently.
Career Counselling Services: All pupils access personal interviews and receive detailed action plans.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are well prepared for next steps in education, contributing to 100% continuing education, employment, or training.
Managing and Supporting SEND: LSAs work closely with teachers to ensure that the most vulnerable students receive first-rate support.
Subjects Offered: A wide range of subjects including languages, sciences, and arts. Pupils can attend vocational courses.
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About Us
The County High School, Leftwich is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 1035 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 64% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.4 | 15.1 | 17.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 64% | 48% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.33 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 27.49% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 85% | 40.64% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 91% | 25% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 40% | 10.1% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 55% | 14.72% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.30 | 2.61 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 90.42% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 200 | 129 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 82.54% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 28.19% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 26.12% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 55% | 8.81% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 19.35% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.35% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 5.69% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.54 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 33.05% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 45.22% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 89% | 25.08% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 52% | 13.59% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 64% | 18.05% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.53 | 2.94 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 84.27% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 202 | 123 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 80.27% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 27.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 27.5% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 55% | 8.96% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 15.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.58% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.38% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.8 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 59.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% 20 | 27.91% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 88% 12 | 43.34% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 93% | 29.09% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 39% 9 | 10.86% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 61% 12 | 17.29% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.64 | 2.9 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 77.83% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 190 | 121 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 70.09% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 27.17% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 23.74% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 57% | 8.87% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.3% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.22% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.65% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.33 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% 5 | 25.12% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% 4 | 39.21% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 89% | 22.09% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% 11 | 9.48% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 49% 2 | 13.88% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.95 | 2.77 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 74.96% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 176 | 124 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 63.04% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 21.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 22.57% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 60% | 9.17% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.17% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.04% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.78% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.43 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 22.97% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 37.35% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 83% | 21.79% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 41% | 12.15% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 47% | 14.12% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 74.09% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 194 | 127 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 53.52% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 27.13% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23.96% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 58% | 6.96% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.96% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.83% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.87% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The County High School, Leftwich
Local authority ratio 18 : 1