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The County High School, Leftwich
Granville Road, Northwich CW9 8EZ
The County High School, Leftwich is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,040 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In March 2016 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of The Sir John Brunner Foundation. (Other schools in this trust include Middlewich High School and The Macclesfield Academy.)
Particular strengths include Progress, Representation, Attainment and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Admissions.
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Progress: Excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Attainment: Excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high. Show details
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is very low.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are above average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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