Located in Congleton, Eaton Bank Academy 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 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.
Eaton Bank Academy currently has around 1077 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.1% boys and 48.9% girls. Around 19.4% 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 11.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 30%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83.7%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (89%) , including 35% who stay in school sixth forms and 42% progressing to further education , while 6% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Jackson Road, Congleton, CW12 1NT |
| Website: | http://www.eatonbankacademy.org/ |
| Telephone: | 01260273000 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Cheshire East |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Edward O'Neill |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 138662 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/02/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1087 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1077 |
| Number of Boys: | 550 |
| Number of Girls: | 527 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 11.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 30% | 8.2% |
| White British | 83.70% | 901 |
| Unclassified | 7.60% | 82 |
| Other White | 2.10% | 23 |
| Other Mixed | 1.00% | 11 |
| White and Asian | 1.00% | 11 |
| African | 0.80% | 9 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.80% | 9 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 7 |
| Indian | 0.60% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.20% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havannah Primary School Malhamdale Road , CW12 2DF | - not rated | 572 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buglawton Primary School Buxton Old Road , CW12 2EL | - not rated | 824 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School Belgrave Avenue , CW12 1HT | - not rated | 1,498 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School Belgrave Avenue , CW12 1HT | 2out of 4 | 1,498 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Daven Primary School New Street , CW12 3AH | 2out of 4 | 1,800 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Bank School Jackson Road , CW12 1NT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eaton Bank Academy Jackson Road , CW12 1NT | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dane Valley High School Jackson Road , CW12 1NT | - not rated | 223 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlands High School Holmes Chapel Road , CW12 4NH | - not rated | 2,632 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opal Education Unit 12, Holland Business Park , Riverdane Road CW12 1PN | - not rated | 500 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esland Congleton School Unit 2 Dane Valley Mill , Havannah Street CW12 2AH | - not rated | 555 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esland Daven School Unit 2 Dane Valley Mill, Havannah Street , CW12 2AH | - not rated | 642 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambs House School Buxton Road , Buglawton CW12 2DT | - not rated | 774 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cheshire Alterntive Provision School Unit 1 & 2 , Ground Floor CW12 1EH | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.