Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School
URN: 137449 • Crewe CW4 7DX
Overview
- Name
- Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School
- URN
- 137449
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- HOLMES CHAPEL COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nigel Bielby (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01477410500
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Selkirk Drive, Crewe CW4 7DX
Summary
Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School, located in Crewe, Cheshire East, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,322 pupils and a capacity of 1,395. The school prides itself on high expectations and excellent teaching, fostering an environment where students of all abilities can achieve their potential. The ethos of the school is built on challenge, care, consideration, and cooperation, aiming to prepare learners for a changing world.
The curriculum at Holmes Chapel Comprehensive is designed to engage students and support their academic growth. The school emphasizes a strong foundation in core subjects while also encouraging personal development and critical skills. Outstanding examination results at both GCSE and Advanced Level reflect the school’s commitment to academic excellence.
Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School places a strong emphasis on community and support, particularly during the transition from primary to secondary education. The dedicated Year 7 team is focused on ensuring that new students and their families feel welcomed and supported as they navigate this important milestone. The school fosters a safe and inclusive environment, promoting both academic and emotional well-being.
The curriculum at Holmes Chapel Comprehensive is designed to engage students and support their academic growth. The school emphasizes a strong foundation in core subjects while also encouraging personal development and critical skills. Outstanding examination results at both GCSE and Advanced Level reflect the school’s commitment to academic excellence.
Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School places a strong emphasis on community and support, particularly during the transition from primary to secondary education. The dedicated Year 7 team is focused on ensuring that new students and their families feel welcomed and supported as they navigate this important milestone. The school fosters a safe and inclusive environment, promoting both academic and emotional well-being.
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- Student Absence (sen)
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- Privacy (download)
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- Curriculum & LearningInformation regarding our curriculum and learning (other)
- Key InformationAccess our policies, financial, Ofsted info, safeguarding etc (other)
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Nearby alternatives
- Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School (70.2)
- Madeley High School (61.1)
- Ruskin Community High School (55.9)
- St Thomas More Catholic High School (55.6)
- Crewe Engineering and Design UTC (49.7)
Key details
- LA
- Cheshire East
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- HOLMES CHAPEL COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
- Capacity
- 1395
- Pupils
- 1322
- Boys
- 681
- Girls
- 641
- FSM %
- 12.30
- Open date
- 2011-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-02-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1322 | 681 | 641 | 1395 | 12.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1311 | 683 | 628 | 1395 | 12.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1302 | 699 | 603 | 1395 | 9.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1302 | 699 | 603 | 1250 | 9.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1290 | 677 | 613 | 1250 | 8.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1297 | 668 | 629 | 1250 | 6.30 |
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