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Culcheth High School
- Secondary
- Culcheth and Glazebury WA3 5HH
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| Previous inspection | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Students develop good knowledge and understanding in most subjects, particularly in English and mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students work hard, behave well, and are respectful towards teachers and other adults.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have good subject knowledge and effectively use strategies to meet individual students' needs.
Current Educational Practices: Teaching over time is usually good and some is outstanding. Teachers support good learning through questioning.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teaching needs improvement in marking consistency and using questioning effectively.
Opportunities for Involvement: Large amounts of money are raised for charity, often led by sixth form students.
Communication: Regular monitoring of students’ progress and effective communication with parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents feel that teaching over time is good.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Senior leaders effectively maintain high standards and take action to address weaknesses.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Immediate action taken for weaker aspects of student achievement, and effective performance management.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Almost all students state bullying is rare and dealt with effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school is active in challenging prejudice and supports equality of opportunity.
Extracurricular Offerings: The curriculum is enhanced by an extensive programme of activities and visits.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students are encouraged to participate in activities that balance academics and extracurricular engagements.
Career Counselling Services: While wider outcomes are positive, achievement is not consistently good across all subjects in the sixth form.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form requires improvement as students do not always achieve their full potential.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Students with special educational needs achieve well due to well-planned provision and effective support.
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Culcheth High School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 1178 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 48% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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In the centre of Warrington's semi-rural area, Culcheth High School is a community school that has great success and is oversubscribed.
By OFSTED's standards, we are considered "a good school" with numerous distinguishing qualities.
We honestly aim to be the "best that we can be" in all facets of our work for children and the community as a high performing school over a number of years.
The goal of our school is to encourage pupils to succeed and mentor them in becoming capable, self-assured individuals who can thrive in a varied British and worldwide community.
The school is dedicated to holding staff and students to exceptionally high standards, to expecting excellence from everyone, and to creating extraordinary learning opportunities.
Our university is ambitious and forward-thinking, and everything we do is focused on ensuring the success of our students.
Culcheth High School has earned a well-deserved reputation as a kind and inclusive institution where honestly every student matters.
For the future of our pupils, we aim to be ambitious and courageous.
Culcheth High School offers a stimulating environment for studying in a secure setting.
Visitors to our school praise it for having a very strong ethos.
We would be honoured to have you visit the school so that you may understand more about our efforts and what makes Culcheth High School such a dynamic learning environment.
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By OFSTED's standards, we are considered "a good school" with numerous distinguishing qualities.
We honestly aim to be the "best that we can be" in all facets of our work for children and the community as a high performing school over a number of years.
The goal of our school is to encourage pupils to succeed and mentor them in becoming capable, self-assured individuals who can thrive in a varied British and worldwide community.
The school is dedicated to holding staff and students to exceptionally high standards, to expecting excellence from everyone, and to creating extraordinary learning opportunities.
Our university is ambitious and forward-thinking, and everything we do is focused on ensuring the success of our students.
Culcheth High School has earned a well-deserved reputation as a kind and inclusive institution where honestly every student matters.
For the future of our pupils, we aim to be ambitious and courageous.
Culcheth High School offers a stimulating environment for studying in a secure setting.
Visitors to our school praise it for having a very strong ethos.
We would be honoured to have you visit the school so that you may understand more about our efforts and what makes Culcheth High School such a dynamic learning environment.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
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B-
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B
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.7 | - | 17.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 48% | 63% | 52% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | - |
| 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 | -0.21 | 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 | 49.1 | 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 | 48% | 29.68% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 45.37% | 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 | 35% | 27.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 9.89% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 15% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.32 | 2.76 | 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 | 94% | 85.65% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 230 | 144 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 79.06% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 32.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 10.12% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 66% | 33.47% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 2.94% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.47% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.29% | 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 | 0.07 | 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 | 56.1 | 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 | 61% | 36.28% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 51.17% | 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 | 37% | 30.44% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% | 15.61% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 31% | 20.67% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.01 | 3.17 | 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 | 94% | 86.94% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 223 | 142 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 83.18% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 36.18% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 12.06% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 67% | 32.41% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 2.71% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.53% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.41% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
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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 | 0.13 | 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 | 51.8 | 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 | 54% 3 | 31.94% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% 3 | 47.56% | 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 | 38% | 25.44% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% 6 | 11.56% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% 7 | 16.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.58 | 2.83 | 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 | 98% | 86.23% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 202 | 137 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 78.15% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 46.23% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 17.54% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 32% | 7.15% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.08% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4.08% | 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 | 0.14 | 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 | 57% 1 | 32.53% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% 3 | 47.41% | 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 | 47% | 24.71% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% 7 | 12.41% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 37% 1 | 17.94% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.79 | 2.93 | 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 | 97% | 74.33% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 208 | 152 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 60.58% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 14% | 14.75% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 14.83% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 69% | 27.75% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.58% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.25% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.58% | 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 | 0.02 | 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 | 51.5 | 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 | 56% | 26.24% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 39% | 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 | 53% | 20.12% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 34% | 12.29% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 38% | 13.94% | 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% | 72.83% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 214 | 156 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 70.33% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 22% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 14.42% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 62% | 28.5% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.33% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 6.25% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.5% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Culcheth High School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1