The Rudheath Senior Academy
URN: 137582 • Northwich CW9 7DT
Overview
- Name
- The Rudheath Senior Academy
- URN
- 137582
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- NORTH WEST ACADEMIES TRUST LIMITED
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Christine Williams (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 0160642515
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Middlewich Road, Northwich CW9 7DT
Summary
Rudheath Senior Academy, located in Northwich, Cheshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrollment of 590 students, against a capacity of 840. Established on 1st November 2018, the academy is part of the North West Academies Trust and aims to foster a friendly and welcoming community where high standards of behaviour are expected. The school is committed to the core values of Excellence and Kindness, ensuring that all students receive quality learning experiences.
The curriculum at Rudheath is designed to be broad and balanced, empowering students to achieve their full potential. The staff are dedicated to nurturing resilient and articulate young people, preparing them for future success. The academy has been rated as "good" by Ofsted following an inspection in January 2023, highlighting the supportive environment and strong relationships between staff and students.
Rudheath Senior Academy encourages parental involvement and invites families to visit the school to gain a deeper understanding of its ethos and offerings. The school is focused on creating remarkable experiences that contribute to lasting memories for its students.
The curriculum at Rudheath is designed to be broad and balanced, empowering students to achieve their full potential. The staff are dedicated to nurturing resilient and articulate young people, preparing them for future success. The academy has been rated as "good" by Ofsted following an inspection in January 2023, highlighting the supportive environment and strong relationships between staff and students.
Rudheath Senior Academy encourages parental involvement and invites families to visit the school to gain a deeper understanding of its ethos and offerings. The school is focused on creating remarkable experiences that contribute to lasting memories for its students.
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Nearby alternatives
- The County High School, Leftwich (73.3)
- Weaverham High School (66.0)
- St Nicholas Catholic High School (63.5)
- Hartford Church of England High School (60.9)
- Weaverham High School (45.9)
Key details
- LA
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- NORTH WEST ACADEMIES TRUST LIMITED
- Capacity
- 840
- Pupils
- 590
- Boys
- 315
- Girls
- 275
- FSM %
- 33.60
- Open date
- 2012-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 590 | 315 | 275 | 840 | 33.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 593 | 302 | 291 | 840 | 31.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 496 | 250 | 246 | 840 | 32.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 496 | 250 | 246 | 840 | 32.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 451 | 225 | 226 | 840 | 31.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 415 | 200 | 215 | 840 | 25.60 |
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