Cloughwood AcademyStones Manor Lane , Northwich

Cloughwood Academy is a not applicable school in Northwich, serving pupils aged 8 to 18. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a boys school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Cloughwood Academy currently has around 118 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 100% boys and % girls. Around 70.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 16.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 52.4%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (95.8%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 50% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (20%) , including 10% who stay in school sixth forms and 10% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .