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Brine Leas School

State school · Nantwich, CW5 7DY
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,440 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,440 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Cheshire East Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Paul Whitehead

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Pear Tree Primary School 13 %
Stapeley Broad Lane CofE Primary School 13 %
Weaver Primary School 12 %
Audlem St James' CofE Primary School 11 %
St Anne's Catholic Primary School 8 %
Sound and District Primary School 7 %
OtherUnkn 6 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Highfields Academy 5 %
Millfields Primary Academy 5 %
Wrenbury Primary School 4 %
Wybunbury Delves CofE Primary School 4 %
Nantwich Primary Academy 4 %
Bridgemere CofE Primary School 3 %
Acton Church of England Primary Academy 2 %
Willaston Primary Academy 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
83%
LA avg.
58%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
77%
LA avg.
68%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
14%
LA avg.
14%
Eng. avg.
20%
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What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
78
Number of teachers
19:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
11 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,440
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Outstanding

What the school says

The school is over subscribed and takes from up to 33 primary schools. The House system underpins everything we do and students are encouraged to take part in different events. In Maths there is the opportunity for early entry and the curriculum is stretching and appropriate. Since becoming an Academy in 2010 there has been considerable building work which has enhanced the facilities on site. BL6 also opened in 2010 and numbers on roll are high with a wide range of post 16 courses on offer. The school received Outstanding from Ofsted in 2008.

Contact the school

Address

Audlem Road
Nantwich
Cheshire
CW5 7DY
Get directions

Telephone: 01270 625663

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://brineleas.co.uk

Local authority: Cheshire East Council

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School data & information Brine Leas School Audlem Road, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 7DY
1,440 Pupil numbers
11 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
2 % Pupils whose first language is not English
19:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
78 Number of teachers
19 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
77%
LA avg.
68%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
48.90
LA avg.
46.80
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.07 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 4
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 7
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 95 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 5
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 213 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 6
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 87 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 213 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 212 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 95 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 95 6
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 7
Art & Design (3d Studies) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
14%
LA avg.
14%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
32.65
LA avg.
33.61
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCE A level 7 B
Sociology GCE A level 13 A
Religious Studies GCE A level 6 B
Psychology GCE A level 23 B
Physics GCE A level 18 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 6 C
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 17 A
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 8 A
Mathematics GCE A level 35 B
Law GCE A level 25 B
History GCE A level 25 A
Government and Politics GCE A level 7 A
Geography GCE A level 12 B
English Literature GCE A level 14 A
English Language and Literature GCE A level 10 B
English Language GCE A level 17 B
Economics GCE A level 12 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 14 B
Chemistry GCE A level 19 A
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 38 C
Biology GCE A level 34 B
Art and Design (Textiles) GCE A level 6 A*
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 7 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 8 A

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Brine Leas School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
11 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Outstanding
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