Middlewich High School is a secondary school in Middlewich, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school 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.
Middlewich High School currently has around 701 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.6% boys and 49.4% girls. Around 18.5% 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.
The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 15 pupils.
Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (82%) , including 1% who stay in school sixth forms and 51% progressing to further education , while 7% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | King Edward Street, Middlewich, CW10 9BU |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Cheshire East |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Heidi Thurland |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 111410 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 700 |
| Number of Pupils: | 701 |
| Number of Boys: | 355 |
| Number of Girls: | 346 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Manor Lane , CW10 9DH | - not rated | 196 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Manor Lane , CW10 9DH | 3out of 4 | 196 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlewich County Junior School Park Road , CW10 9BS | - not rated | 226 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlewich County Infant School Park Road , CW10 9BS | - not rated | 226 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlewich Primary School Park Road , CW10 9BS | 3out of 4 | 226 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlewich High School King Edward Street , CW10 9BU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Middlewich High School King Edward Street , CW10 9BU | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Community Cledford Park Cledford House , Cledford Lane CW10 0JN | - not rated | 1,736 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.