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Cloughwood Academy

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Cloughwood Academy

Stones Manor Lane, Hartford, Northwich, CW8 1NU

Academy special converter · Ages 8–18 · Boys

Ofsted
Outstanding
Sept 2021

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

Academic picture

5.5school · 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

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
18.0%
Writing
9.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
5.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

5.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/248.746.4
2024/255.546.0

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
2023/24-1.420.00
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 for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.19
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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Nearby secondary schools

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St Nicholas Catholic High School
0.33 km away · Voluntary aided school
Good
Greenbank School
0.42 km away · Community special school
Requires improvement
Hartford Church of England High School
0.58 km away · Voluntary aided school
Good
The Grange School
0.92 km away · Other independent school
Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College
1.23 km away · Academy 16-19 converter

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About Cloughwood Academy

Cloughwood Academy is a secondary school in Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 5.5. The school has around 118 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Stones Manor Lane, Northwich, CW8 1NU | More schools in Cheshire West and Chester

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Sept 2021 — School remains Outstanding
  2. Feb 2013 — Outstanding (predecessor: Cloughwood School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Cloughwood Academy

What is Cloughwood Academy's Ofsted rating?
Cloughwood Academy received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are Cloughwood Academy's latest exam results?
Cloughwood Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 5.5. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Cloughwood Academy located?
Cloughwood Academy is a secondary school in Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester (CW8 1NU).
How many pupils attend Cloughwood Academy?
Cloughwood Academy has around 118 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Cloughwood Academy with other schools?
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