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Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School
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- Holmes Chapel CW4 7DX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well across a wide range of subjects, including disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour in lessons and around the site is good, pupils are courteous and respectful
Academic Progress: Curriculum ensures pupils learn effectively, even those with SEND.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils follow rules, respect staff; minor disruptions quickly managed.
Qualifications and Training: Highly knowledgeable teachers
Current Educational Practices: Teachers think carefully about how to teach their subjects effectively
Qualifications and Training: Staff well-trained, confident in subject delivery.
Current Educational Practices: Regular, relevant training supports teacher practice.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff feel supported and workload managed well.
Strengths and Challenges: Swiftly addressed curriculum concerns in specific subjects
Opportunities for Involvement: High-quality clubs and enrichment activities, leadership opportunities
Communication: Parents feel school does not explain the curriculum content well enough
Parent Satisfaction: Significant minority raised concerns about SEND offer but no major issues found
Communication: Some parents feel uninformed, especially SEND parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents happy, but some dissatisfied regarding SEND support.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Effective support from leaders and governors
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders understand strengths and areas for improvement.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Reviewing and strengthening the Key Stage 3 curriculum
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is dealt with effectively, pupils feel safe
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong culture of safeguarding, training for other agencies
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective systems track and manage bullying.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Robust safeguarding systems ensure pupil welfare.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of extracurricular activities
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Well-planned units prepare pupils for GCSE while offering enrichment
Career Counselling Services: Effective work-related learning programme
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students achieve well in A-level courses, supported for higher education or employment
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND achieve well; regular evaluation of effectiveness
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND support recognized, with room for better parental communication.
Subjects Offered: 27 sixth-form courses offered
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About Us
Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 1311 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 53% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.2 | 15.1 | 15 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 53% | 48% | 57% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 7.10% | - | 16.70% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 27.76% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 41.84% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 12% | 21.49% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 7.86% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 11.57% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.16 | 2.65 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 94% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 211 | 148 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 86.15% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 37.15% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 32.69% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 16% | 4.31% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 12.12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.42% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.42% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 32% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% | 46.74% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 16% | 19.68% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 10.59% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 14% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.56 | 2.91 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 91.46% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 209 | 144 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 86.17% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 37.13% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 37.33% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 23% | 3.79% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 7.71% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.75% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.58% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.07 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% 9 | 33.33% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% 2 | 48% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 20.37% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 5 | 8.6% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% 5 | 12.63% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.36 | 3 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 82.82% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 209 | 135 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 76.09% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 35.82% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 35.09% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 29% | 4.59% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 0.41% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.91% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.91% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.07 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% 16 | 35.72% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% 6 | 52.55% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 20% | 22.59% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 7 | 11.28% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% 3 | 16.03% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.31 | 3.11 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 77.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 210 | 144 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 70.77% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 30.09% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 36.91% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.68% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.14% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.14% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.14% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 31.5% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 86% | 47.14% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 20.57% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% | 12.29% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 13.39% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 81.2% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 210 | 164 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 63.8% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 37.2% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 36.55% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.25% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.25% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 6.7% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.85% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.98 | 27.53 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.62 | 27.13 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.10% | 11.2% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 106 | 221 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 41% | 53.21% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 8.47% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 35% | 25.74% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 15% | 9.16% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.94 | 31.24 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.7 | 29.71 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.3% | 15.3% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 116 | 273 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 58% | 59.05% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 5.79% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 21.68% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 9.11% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.15 3 | 27.9 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.12 3 | 26.55 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.9% | 12.35% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 119 | 237 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 69% | 53.59% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 10.71% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 24.41% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 7.29% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.88 1 | 28.01 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.95 3 | 27.84 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.0% | 13.11% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 14 | 45.47% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 8% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 22.59% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 3.94% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.8 | 28.41 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.52 | 29.4 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.1% | 11.45% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 15 | 49.13% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 9% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 22.38% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.94% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1