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Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School

Academy converter · Crewe · CW4 7DX

Ages 11–18 · 1,311 pupils · Cheshire East

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

50.2

Overall absence

9.5%

Admissions demand

0.94 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2020-02-11

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.04
−20+2
Attainment 850.2
English & maths grade 5+56%
English & maths grade 4+76%
EBacc entry18%

EBacc APS: 4.2

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence9.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)26.6%
Unauthorised2.2%
Authorised absence
7.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
4.4%
Enrolments in measure
1,211

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.94 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

229

Places offered

255

1st-preference offers

229

Total preferences (any rank)
413
Preferred offers (top 3)
244
Applications from outside LA
28
Offers to outside-LA applicants
17
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill94%

1,311 pupils · 1,395 places

Pupils on roll
1,311
Boys / girls
671 / 640
School capacity
1,395
Capacity fill
1,311 / 1,395 (94%)
Free school meals
13%
FSM pupils
149
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: HOLMES CHAPEL COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
Academy trust
HOLMES CHAPEL COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
Headteacher
Mr Nigel Bielby

Location

Address
Selkirk Drive, Holmes Chapel
Postcode
CW4 7DX
Town
Crewe
County
Cheshire
Local authority
Cheshire East
District
Cheshire East
Constituency
Congleton
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Special classes
No Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
13 on roll / 13 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Crewe, Cheshire East, 1,311 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 13%. SEN provision includes: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Open schools in Crewe
44
Secondary schools in Crewe
8
Academies among open schools in Crewe
55% (24)
Open schools in CW4
5
Secondary in CW4
1
Open schools in Cheshire East LA
180
Secondary in Cheshire East LA
23

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in CreweNear CW4

  • Holmes Chapel Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Crewe · CW4 7EB · Cheshire East

    Ages 4–11

    • KS257%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM6.5%
    • Demand0.98

    0.4 miles away

  • Hermitage Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Crewe · CW4 7NP · Cheshire East

    Ages 4–11

    • KS268%
    • Absence4.0%
    • FSM6.8%
    • Demand0.97

    0.9 miles away

  • Brereton CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Sandbach · CW11 1RN · Cheshire East

    Ages 4–11

    • KS246%
    • Absence6.6%
    • FSM12.4%
    • Demand0.97

    2.1 miles away

  • Byley Primary School and Nursery

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Middlewich · CW10 9NG · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 3–11

    • KS260%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM11.1%
    • Demand1.00

    2.4 miles away

  • Goostrey Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Primary

    Near Crewe · CW4 8PE · Cheshire East

    Ages 4–11

    • KS273%
    • Absence3.7%
    • FSM8.1%
    • Demand1.10

    2.5 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Nigel Bielby
Telephone
01477410500
Website
https://www.hccs1978.co.uk/

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