Located in Congleton, Congleton High School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Congleton High School currently has around 1211 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.1% boys and 48.9% girls. Around 15.1% 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 9.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 28.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 98% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (92%) , including 59% who stay in school sixth forms and 22% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Box Lane, Congleton, CW12 4NS |
| Website: | tlptrust.com |
| Telephone: | 01260730123 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Cheshire East |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Heidi Thurland |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 136655 |
Ofsted inspection date: 16/12/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1236 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1211 |
| Number of Boys: | 619 |
| Number of Girls: | 592 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 28.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 91.70% | 1111 |
| Other Mixed | 1.80% | 22 |
| Other White | 1.40% | 17 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 15 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 10 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 9 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 5 |
| African | 0.30% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.30% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Firs Primary School Longdown Road , CW12 4QJ | - not rated | 554 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Black Firs Primary School Longdown Road , CW12 4QJ | 3out of 4 | 554 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quinta Primary School Ullswater Road , CW12 4LX | - not rated | 630 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quinta Primary School Ullswater Road , CW12 4LX | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Congleton St James CofE Primary School Astbury Street , CW12 4EF | - not rated | 1,938 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Congleton High School Box Lane , CW12 4NS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathfield Community High School Box Lane , CW12 4NS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Congleton High School Box Lane , CW12 4NS | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands High School Holmes Chapel Road , CW12 4NH | - not rated | 919 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aidenswood School 48 Parson Street , CW12 4ED | - not rated | 1,836 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Cheshire Alterntive Provision School Unit 1 & 2 , Ground Floor CW12 1EH | - not rated | 2,890 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.