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Eaton Bank Academy

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Eaton Bank Academy

Jackson Road, Congleton, CW12 1NT

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Feb 2025

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

46.9school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

46.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2348.946.4
2023/2446.046.4
2024/2546.946.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.040.00
2023/24-0.130.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 93 students entered

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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