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Culcheth High School

State school · Warrington, WA3 5HH
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 1,178 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,178 ·
Local authority
Warrington Borough Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Christopher Hunt

Entrance

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

OtherUnkn 15 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Newchurch Community Primary School 11 %
Culcheth Community Primary School 11 %
Croft Primary School 10 %
Twiss Green Community Primary School 9 %
St Helen's Church of England Primary School 7 %
Cadishead Primary School 6 %
St Lewis Catholic Primary School 6 %
Glazebury Church of England Primary School 5 %
Locking Stumps Community Primary School 5 %
Gorse Covert Primary School 4 %
Bedford Hall Methodist Primary School 3 %
St Mary's CofE Primary School 2 %
Gilded Hollins Community School 2 %
St Thomas' CofE Primary School, Leigh 2 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

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

School
71%
LA avg.
69%
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.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • GCSE
67
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
11 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,178
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

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Warrington Road
Culcheth
Warrington
Cheshire
WA3 5HH
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Telephone: 01925 767587

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://culchethhigh.org.uk

Local authority: Warrington Borough Council

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School data & information Culcheth High School Warrington Road, Culcheth, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 5HH
1,178 Pupil numbers
15 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
2 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
67 Number of teachers
17 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
71%
LA avg.
69%
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.
47.70
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)

-0.15 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 35 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 5
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 50 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 222 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 104 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 127 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 217 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 223 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 4
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 74 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 76 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 7
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 6

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Culcheth High 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.

3 %
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

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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