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OpenSecondaryOfsted: GoodURN 152168

Malbank School and Sixth Form College

Academy converter · Nantwich · CW5 5HD

Ages 11–18 · 1,289 pupils · Cheshire East

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Ofsted

Good

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2022-06-14

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

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill93%

1,289 pupils · 1,384 places

Pupils on roll
1,289
Boys / girls
614 / 675
School capacity
1,384
Capacity fill
1,289 / 1,384 (93%)
Free school meals
24.5%
FSM pupils
276
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: THE CORNOVII TRUST
Academy trust
THE CORNOVII TRUST
Sponsor
Alsager Multi Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mr John Harrison

Location

Address
Welsh Row
Postcode
CW5 5HD
Town
Nantwich
County
Cheshire
Local authority
Cheshire East
District
Cheshire East
Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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 Nantwich, Cheshire East, 1,289 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 24.5%.

Open schools in Nantwich
18
Secondary schools in Nantwich
2
Academies among open schools in Nantwich
61% (11)
Open schools in CW5
17
Secondary in CW5
2
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.

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    Ages 2–11

    • KS253%
    • Absence4.3%
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  • Reaseheath College

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  • Weaver Primary School

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    • Absence4.1%
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Contact

Headteacher
Mr John Harrison
Telephone
01270611009
Website
http://www.malbank.com

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