SchoolScoresHolmes Chapel Comprehensive School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of HOLMES CHAPEL COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
Selkirk Drive, Holmes Chapel, Crewe, CW4 7DX
01477 410500 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 February 2020.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 29 January 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
198 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Crewe comparisons use the 6 of its 8 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 2 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Crewe | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crewe. Higher than 29% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 72% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crewe. Higher than 30% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 76% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crewe. Higher than 18% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 59% | 63% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 90 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crewe. Higher than 14% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 34% | 39% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 156 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crewe. Higher than 16% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 52% | 54% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 56 parents of children with SEND 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crewe. Higher than 17% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 43% | 42% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Crewe. Higher than 30% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70%said yes | 68% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 15%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Crewe figures pool parents at the Crewe schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
230 pupils in this year group.
44% — 2 points below the Cheshire East average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44% | 45% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 48.2 | 47.1 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
208 pupils in this year group.
99% — 5 points above the Cheshire East average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 99% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 28% | 40% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 34% | 7% | 13% |
| Further education college | 31% | 40% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 96% | 99% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
60 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 6% | 24% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 31% | 50% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 28.6 | 33.6 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
21 subjects, 156 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Studies:Single | 17 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Psychology | 17 | 0% | 6% | 19% |
| Sociology | 15 | 7% | 13% | 20% |
| Mathematics | 13 | 0% | 8% | 40% |
| English Language | 12 | 0% | 0% | 13% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 9 | 0% | 33% | 26% |
| Geography | 9 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Government and Politics | 8 | 0% | 13% | 26% |
| History | 8 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Art and Design | 7 | 0% | 0% | 34% |
| Biology | 7 | 0% | 0% | 27% |
| English Literature | 7 | 0% | 14% | 23% |
| Physics | 6 | 0% | 0% | 31% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Computer Studies / Computing, Economics, Drama and Theatre Studies, English Language and Literature, Logic / Philosophy, Chemistry, Chinese, Music Technology.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
102 students in this year group.
89% — 10 points above the Cheshire East average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 89% | 79% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 10% | 7% |
| Work | 28% | 36% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 93% | 89% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
92 students in this year group.
59% — 9 points above the Cheshire East average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 59% | 50% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 11% | 14% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 63% | 59% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Cheshire East. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 187 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 173 |
| Of those, offered a place | 173 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 382 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 13 places for social, emotional and mental health needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Crewe. Higher than 13% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 13.4% | 18.9%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 8 state secondary schools in Crewe. Higher than 78% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.4% | 4.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 8th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Crewe. Higher than 6% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.7% | 10.3%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 8 state secondary schools in Crewe. Higher than 13% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.3% | 9.3%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Crewe. Lower than 52% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.2% | 7.8%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Crewe. Lower than 57% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 22.1% | 20.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Crewe. Lower than 73% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.6 | 17.8 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 8 state secondary schools in Crewe. Lower than 69% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.6% | 5.9% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.08% | 0.19% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 7 state secondary schools in Crewe. Higher than 45% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.6 | 16.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Crewe. Higher than 52% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.9 | 11.6 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 7 state secondary schools in Crewe. Higher than 47% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 12.7% | 12.1%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Questions parents ask
What is Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School's Ofsted rating?
Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 February 2020. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 29 January 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 44% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 2 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School?
70% of the 198 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 173 families put Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School as their first choice for 187 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 173 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137449.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.