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Eaton Bank Academy

Jackson Road, Congleton, CW12 1NT

A Good-rated secondary school in Congleton.

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Pupils
1,077
Ages
11-18
FSM
19.4%
Attainment 8
46.9
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
20.8%
Basics 9-5
38.9%

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
14.3%
EBacc APS
3.95
EBacc 9-5
6.9%
EBacc 9-4
10.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.83
A*-A Grades
17.9%
A*-B Grades
40.4%
AAB+ %
10.8%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 93 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Eaton Bank Academy

Eaton Bank Academy is a secondary school in Congleton, Cheshire East. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 169 responses), 76% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.9. The school has around 1,077 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Jackson Road, Congleton, CW12 1NT | More schools in Cheshire East

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Eaton Bank Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2025 — Good
  2. May 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Eaton Bank Academy

What is Eaton Bank Academy's Ofsted rating?
Eaton Bank Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about Eaton Bank Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 169 responses): 76% of parents would recommend Eaton Bank Academy.
What are Eaton Bank Academy's latest exam results?
Eaton Bank Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Eaton Bank Academy located?
Eaton Bank Academy is a secondary school in Congleton, Cheshire East (CW12 1NT).
How many pupils attend Eaton Bank Academy?
Eaton Bank Academy has around 1,077 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Eaton Bank Academy with other schools?
View Eaton Bank Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Cheshire East.