The County High School, Leftwich
URN: 138743 • Northwich CW9 8EZ
Overview
- Name
- The County High School, Leftwich
- URN
- 138743
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE SIR JOHN BRUNNER FOUNDATION
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 73.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Richard Warburton (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01606333300
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Granville Road, Northwich CW9 8EZ
Summary
The County High School, Leftwich, is a mixed secondary academy located in Northwich, Cheshire, with a current enrolment of 1,048 students. The school prides itself on providing a broad and ambitious curriculum designed to maximise students' academic potential while fostering their personal development. The curriculum includes a diverse range of subjects during Key Stage 3, followed by a strong academic core in Key Stage 4, aligned with the English Baccalaureate.
The school is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment where students can thrive. Comprehensive training on safeguarding ensures that staff are well-equipped to support student welfare. The ethos of the school emphasises aspiration, kindness, and pride, aiming to develop not only academic skills but also character and creativity in students.
Recognised as an "Outstanding" institution by Ofsted in April 2022, The County High School, Leftwich, is dedicated to preparing students to be informed, active citizens, ready to contribute positively to society. The supportive community and strong leadership foster an environment where both students and staff can flourish.
The school is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment where students can thrive. Comprehensive training on safeguarding ensures that staff are well-equipped to support student welfare. The ethos of the school emphasises aspiration, kindness, and pride, aiming to develop not only academic skills but also character and creativity in students.
Recognised as an "Outstanding" institution by Ofsted in April 2022, The County High School, Leftwich, is dedicated to preparing students to be informed, active citizens, ready to contribute positively to society. The supportive community and strong leadership foster an environment where both students and staff can flourish.
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Nearby alternatives
- Weaverham High School (66.0)
- St Nicholas Catholic High School (63.5)
- Hartford Church of England High School (60.9)
- The Rudheath Senior Academy (49.5)
- Weaverham High School (45.9)
Key details
- LA
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE SIR JOHN BRUNNER FOUNDATION
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- 1048
- Boys
- 522
- Girls
- 526
- FSM %
- 14.50
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-04-27
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1048 | 522 | 526 | 1050 | 14.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1035 | 528 | 507 | 1050 | 14.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1015 | 527 | 488 | 975 | 13.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1015 | 527 | 488 | 975 | 13.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 997 | 529 | 468 | 975 | 12.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 998 | 523 | 475 | 975 | 10.60 |
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