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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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