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The County High School, Leftwich

Academy converter · Northwich · CW9 8EZ

Ages 11–16 · 1,046 pupils · Cheshire West and Chester

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Attainment 8

53.7

Overall absence

7.7%

Admissions demand

1.17 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-06-02

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

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+0.60
−20+2
Attainment 853.7
English & maths grade 5+61%
English & maths grade 4+79%
EBacc entry92%

EBacc APS: 5.3

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence7.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)19.9%
Unauthorised1.6%
Authorised absence
6.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.0%
Enrolments in measure
1,057

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

1.17 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

245

Places offered

209

1st-preference offers

209

Total preferences (any rank)
498
Preferred offers (top 3)
209
Applications from outside LA
11
Offers to outside-LA applicants
2
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 fill100%

1,046 pupils · 1,050 places

Pupils on roll
1,046
Boys / girls
501 / 545
School capacity
1,050
Capacity fill
1,046 / 1,050 (100%)
Free school meals
15.8%
FSM pupils
165
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE SIR JOHN BRUNNER FOUNDATION
Academy trust
THE SIR JOHN BRUNNER FOUNDATION
Headteacher
Mr Richard Warburton

Location

Address
Granville Road
Postcode
CW9 8EZ
Town
Northwich
County
Cheshire
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
District
Cheshire West and Chester
Constituency
Mid Cheshire
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 11–16, in Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester, 1,046 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 15.8%.

Open schools in Northwich
43
Secondary schools in Northwich
5
Academies among open schools in Northwich
44% (19)
Open schools in CW9
19
Secondary in CW9
2
Open schools in Cheshire West and Chester LA
184
Secondary in Cheshire West and Chester LA
20

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 NorthwichNear CW9

  • St Nicholas Catholic High School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary aided school · Secondary

    Northwich · CW8 1JW · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 11–18

    • Att849.9
    • P80.2
    • EM5+52%
    • Absence8.8%

    0.9 miles away

  • Hartford Church of England High School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary aided school · Secondary

    Northwich · CW8 1LH · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 11–16

    • Att847.1
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+53%
    • Absence9.0%

    1.4 miles away

  • The Rudheath Senior Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Northwich · CW9 7DT · Cheshire West and Chester

    Ages 11–16

    • Att837.2
    • P8-0.2
    • EM5+27%
    • Absence12.4%

    1.4 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Richard Warburton
Telephone
01606333300
Website
http://www.leftwichhigh.com

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