SecondaryData as of May 2026

The Rudheath Senior Academy

Middlewich Road, Rudheath, Northwich, CW9 7DT

A Good-rated secondary school in Northwich.

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

590

Ages

11-16

FSM

33.6%

Attainment 8

35.7

Ofsted

Good

Jan 2018

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

35.7

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

9.0%

Basics 9-5

28.1%

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

23.1%

EBacc APS

2.98

EBacc 9-5

3.3%

EBacc 9-4

9.1%

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About The Rudheath Senior Academy

The Rudheath Senior Academy is a secondary school in Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.7. The school has around 590 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Middlewich Road, Northwich, CW9 7DT | More schools in Cheshire West and Chester

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Rudheath Senior Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jan 2023 — School remains Good
Jan 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Rudheath Senior Academy

What is The Rudheath Senior Academy's Ofsted rating?

The Rudheath Senior Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.

What are The Rudheath Senior Academy's latest exam results?

The Rudheath Senior Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is The Rudheath Senior Academy located?

The Rudheath Senior Academy is a secondary school in Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester (CW9 7DT).

How many pupils attend The Rudheath Senior Academy?

The Rudheath Senior Academy has around 590 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare The Rudheath Senior Academy with other schools?

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