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Middlewich High School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Middlewich High School
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Middlewich High School
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- Middlewich CW10 9BU
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Leaders have secured considerable improvements to the quality of education.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils are respectful towards each other and typically have positive attitudes to learning, though some do not always behave as they should.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject expertise and access to high-quality training opportunities.
Current Educational Practices: Staff are keen to develop and embrace new ideas.
Strengths and Challenges: In a small number of subjects, some teachers are still developing effective approaches to delivering the curriculum.
Communication: Pupils explained that leaders do not tolerate bullying or the use of derogatory language.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff report and follow up any concerns appropriately.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Governors skilfully support and challenge leaders to improve the quality of education.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Most pupils feel happy and safe; bullying incidents are dealt with quickly and effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding throughout the school.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils enjoy numerous sports, performance opportunities, and enrichment options like debating societies, reading clubs, and music activities.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive suitable and informative careers advice, including meeting local employers and visiting sixth-form colleges.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND learn well alongside peers and have effective support.
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Middlewich High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 703 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 33% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.9 | - | 15 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 33% | 98% | 57% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 16.70% |
| 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 | -0.54 | 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 | 38.5 | 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 | 33% | 27.76% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 41.84% | 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% | 21.49% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 7.86% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 11.57% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.65 | 2.65 | 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% | 94% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 147 | 148 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 86.15% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 66% | 37.15% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 32.69% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 16% | 4.31% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.42% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.42% | 3.59% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
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.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
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.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
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.
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Holidays & terms
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 - 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 | 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 | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Middlewich High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1