Shavington Academy, based in Shavington, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. 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.
Shavington Academy currently has around 908 pupils on roll, which is about 107% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.4% boys and 45.6% girls. Around 13.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.8%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 10 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89.6%).
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 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (81%) , including 5% who stay in school sixth forms and 76% progressing to further education , while 8% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Rope Lane, Shavington, CW2 5DH |
| Website: | http://www.shavington.academy |
| Telephone: | 01270260717 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Cheshire East |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Emma Casewell (Morris) |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 142237 |
Ofsted inspection date: 22/05/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 850 |
| Number of Pupils: | 908 |
| Number of Boys: | 494 |
| Number of Girls: | 414 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 89.60% | 814 |
| Other White | 3.10% | 28 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.40% | 13 |
| White and Asian | 1.30% | 12 |
| Chinese | 0.90% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 0.90% | 8 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 5 |
| African | 0.40% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 4 |
| Indian | 0.40% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.30% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Nursery School Nelson Street , CW2 7LJ | 3out of 4 | 2,831 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Berkeley Academy Laidon Avenue , Wistaston CW2 6RU | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Berkeley Primary School Laidon Avenue , Wistaston CW2 6RU | - not rated | 905 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shavington Primary School Southbank Avenue , Shavington CW2 5BP | - not rated | 923 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shavington Primary School Southbank Avenue , Shavington CW2 5BP | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pebble Brook Primary School Balmoral Avenue , CW2 6PL | 3out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shavington Academy Rope Lane , CW2 5DH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shavington High School Rope Lane , Shavington CW2 5DH | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School, A Specialist School for Maths & ICT Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AE | - not rated | 2,447 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AE | - not rated | 2,447 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Community High School Ruskin Road , CW2 7JT | 3out of 4 | 2,878 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire College - South & West Dane Bank Avenue , CW2 8AB | - not rated | 2,502 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak House / Redsands 251 Crewe Road , Willaston CW5 6NE | - not rated | 2,589 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.