Cloughwood Academy
URN: 140093 • Northwich CW8 1NU
Overview
- Name
- Cloughwood Academy
- URN
- 140093
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- KALEIDOSCOPE LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 54.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Robert Newton (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01606537690
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Stones Manor Lane, Northwich CW8 1NU
Summary
Cloughwood Academy is a special converter academy located in Northwich, Cheshire, catering exclusively to boys. With a current enrolment of 118 pupils and a capacity of 120, the academy serves a significant percentage of students from disadvantaged backgrounds, with 70.20% eligible for free school meals. This reflects the school's commitment to providing support and opportunities for all students.
The academy focuses on delivering a tailored curriculum designed to meet the individual needs of its students, fostering both academic and personal development. Cloughwood Academy aims to create an inclusive environment where students can thrive, supported by dedicated staff who prioritise the well-being and growth of each pupil.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Cloughwood Academy's ethos, promoting collaboration with families and local organisations to enhance the educational experience. The school strives to prepare students for future challenges, equipping them with the skills and confidence necessary for their next steps in life. For more information, parents can visit the academy's website at www.cloughwood.com.
The academy focuses on delivering a tailored curriculum designed to meet the individual needs of its students, fostering both academic and personal development. Cloughwood Academy aims to create an inclusive environment where students can thrive, supported by dedicated staff who prioritise the well-being and growth of each pupil.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Cloughwood Academy's ethos, promoting collaboration with families and local organisations to enhance the educational experience. The school strives to prepare students for future challenges, equipping them with the skills and confidence necessary for their next steps in life. For more information, parents can visit the academy's website at www.cloughwood.com.
Useful links
- 27 Nov 2024Yesterday the year 11s visited the National Apprenticeship show to gather more information about future careers. (other)
- 28 Nov 2024Attention 6th form caterers: Local business looking for staff! (other)
- 28 Nov 2024It's that time of year where we start thinking of others and how we can help. The year 7s are collecting items for Mid-Cheshire Food Bank. If you're able to help us at all, the year 7s have created a list of items they're collecting. Thanks in (other)
- 28 Nov 2024A massive thank you to Littlers Butchers of Hartford for demonstrating Butchery to our 6th form caterers. We really appreciate you taking the time to work with our lads on enhancing their catering skills. (other)
- 29 Nov 2024Final assessment piece for y11. Banoffee Pie Tartlets! Congratulations boys. These are an incredible high quality! (other)
- 29 Nov 2024Year 7 Foodbank request: (other)
- 29 Nov 2024LO Y8 Speedy Maths (other)
- 02 Dec 2024Newsletter produced by JN, JG and CA Y11. November 2024 (other)
- 02 Dec 2024CW in Mr Murphy's class showing real dedication to improving his handwriting! (other)
- 02 Dec 2024Year 10 were out walking in Marshalls Arms with Mr M when a lady approached them asking for help, she had lost her friend. Without hesitation the year 10s spanned out searching for her; finding her and her distressed dog at the bottom of a slop (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Russett School (61.1)
- Rosebank School (53.8)
- The Grange School (48.7)
- Cloughwood School (45.2)
- The Russett School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Age range
- 8 - 18
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- KALEIDOSCOPE LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 120
- Pupils
- 118
- Boys
- 118
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- 70.20
- Open date
- 2013-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-09-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 118 | 118 | 0 | 120 | 70.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 122 | 120 | 2 | 110 | 71.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 85 | 85 | 0 | 90 | 72.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 85 | 85 | 0 | 70 | 72.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 77 | 77 | 0 | 70 | 64.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 65 | 65 | 0 | 60 | 60.00 |
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