Brine Leas School

URN: 136279 • Nantwich CW5 7DY

Overview

Name
Brine Leas School
URN
136279
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
THE CORNOVII TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
59.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Paul Whitehead (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01270625663
Website
Visit
Address
Audlem Road, Nantwich CW5 7DY

Summary

Brine Leas School, located in Nantwich, Cheshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,411 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,350. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and caring environment, ensuring that every child is valued and has the opportunity to succeed. The ethos of "Believe, Learn, Succeed" reflects the school's commitment to academic and personal development.

The curriculum at Brine Leas is designed to meet the diverse needs and aspirations of its students, offering a wide range of subjects and extracurricular activities. The school prides itself on its structured transition programme, which assists Year 7 students from various primary schools in adapting to secondary education. Additionally, the house system encourages camaraderie and competition through various inter-house events.

Brine Leas School has been an integral part of the local community for many years, emphasizing strong relationships with families and local primary schools. The school actively engages with parents through newsletters and open evenings, providing opportunities for families to learn more about the school and its offerings.

Key details

LA
Cheshire East
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
THE CORNOVII TRUST
Capacity
1350
Pupils
1411
Boys
722
Girls
689
FSM %
14.40
Open date
2010-09-02
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-05-19
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cheshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1411 722 689 1350 14.40
2024-09-11 1440 750 690 1350 13.50
2023-09-11 1414 721 693 1350 10.90
2022-09-11 1414 721 693 1350 10.90
2021-09-11 1449 715 734 1350 10.50
2020-09-11 1445 717 728 1350 8.30

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