There are 14 schools in Congleton (excluding independent schools), including 9 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, and none serving sixth-form education. Congleton has no schools with Pupil Referral Unit places, and none with places for teen mothers. There are no schools in Congleton under Special Measures.
Summary of School Information in Congleton
| Total Schools | 14 |
| Total Pupils | 5,105 |
| Median Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 19.87 |
| Median Free School Meals | 12% |
The median school in Congleton has 12% of its pupils entitled to free schools meals, the 47th highest figure in Cheshire. This represents about 610 pupils, or approximately 1 in 8 of Congleton's pupils. Looking at the number of pupils per teacher, the median ratio for Congleton is 19.87 school children per full-time equivalent teacher. This is the 52nd highest ratio in Cheshire, and the 364th lowest pupil/teacher ratio in the North West region of the UK.
Primaries
9
11% Outstanding • 78% Good
Secondaries
3
0% Outstanding • 100% Good
Most of Congleton's primary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 7 schools or 78% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between very low and low - about 22% and 22% of primary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 22% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Congleton's primary schools most commonly have a very high ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | KS2 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 105 |
Good |
Very low |
Church of England | ||
| Black Firs Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 280 |
Good |
Low |
Very high |
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| Buglawton Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
High |
Very low |
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| Daven Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
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| Havannah Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 210 |
Good |
Very high |
High |
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| Marlfields Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 206 |
Good |
Very low |
Good |
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| Mossley CofE Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Low |
High |
Church of England | |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School | 2–11 yrs | 244 |
Outstanding |
Good |
Very high |
Roman Catholic | |
| The Quinta Primary School | 2–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Very low |
Very high |
Most of Congleton's secondary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 3 schools or 100% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between high and very low - about 67% and 0% of secondary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 33% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Congleton's secondary schools most commonly have a low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Congleton High School | 11–18 yrs | 1,236 |
Good |
High |
Low |
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| Eaton Bank Academy | 11–18 yrs | 1,087 |
Good |
High |
Low |
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| Woodhouse Academy | 9–13 yrs | 480 |
Good |
Low |