Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School, Crewe

SecondaryData as of May 2026

Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School

Selkirk Drive, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, CW4 7DX

A Good-rated secondary school in Crewe.

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Pupils

1,322

Ages

11-18

FSM

12.3%

Attainment 8

48.2

Ofsted

Good

Feb 2020

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

48.2

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

24.0%

Basics 9-5

43.5%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

15.2%

EBacc APS

4.05

EBacc 9-5

8.7%

EBacc 9-4

12.2%

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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

28.57

A*-A Grades

6.4%

A*-B Grades

30.8%

AAB+ %

0.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 68 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School

Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School is a secondary school in Crewe, Cheshire East. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2020 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 198 responses), 70% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.2. The school has around 1,322 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Selkirk Drive, Crewe, CW4 7DX | More schools in Cheshire East

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jan 2025 — Standards maintained
Feb 2020 — Good
Oct 2007 — Outstanding (predecessor: Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School

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Frequently asked questions about Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School

What is Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School's Ofsted rating?

Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2020 inspection.

What do parents say about Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 198 responses): 70% of parents would recommend Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School.

What are Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School's latest exam results?

Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School located?

Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School is a secondary school in Crewe, Cheshire East (CW4 7DX).

How many pupils attend Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School?

Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School has around 1,322 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School with other schools?

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