Malbank School and Sixth Form College

A good foundation school school in Cheshire East. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Malbank School and Sixth Form College.

Nantwich, CW55HD Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
41.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.6
English & Maths grade 4+ %
55.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 62.9%
Continue in education or training
59.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 65.0%
Sustained employment
51.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 24.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
14 June 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Welsh Row
Nantwich, CW55HD
Phone
1270611009
Website
malbank.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
111419
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Welsh Row, Nantwich, CW5 5HD
Website
http://www.malbank.com
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Capacity
1384 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,234
Free School Meals
24.5% (302 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.0% (49 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.8%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
30.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
41.0
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.1
English Attainment 8:
9.4
Maths Attainment 8:
8.1
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.4
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.1
Ebacc English:
95.4%
Ebacc Entry:
20.8%
Ebacc Humanities:
90.9%
Ebacc Languages:
62.4%
Ebacc Maths:
97.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
95.4%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.60
Progress 8 Range:
-0.80 to -0.40
University Progression:
64.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
65.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
24.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
3.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
64%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
66 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
62.9 (+10.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
77 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
154
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,234 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Media/Film/Tv Studies (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Health Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(11 students)
Business Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★ ★★★
(11 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(13 students)
English Language (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(7 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Gaudeamus (rejoice in being the best we can be)"

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from the Headteacher emphasising teamwork, educating the whole child, and preparing students for the future.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Cricket Football Hockey Muay Thai Swimming

Facilities

Connect (inclusive learning space) The Lighthouse (Autism-friendly space) Modern car park

Curriculum Highlights

Head, Heart, Hand curriculum model Key Stage 3 curriculum includes English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, Religious Studies, a Modern Foreign Language (German, French or Spanish), Art, Dance, Drama, IT, Music, Technology & PE Key Stage 4 provides a broad and balanced curriculum with EBacc; Year 10 options include GCSE and vocational qualifications Post-16 offers Level 3 qualifications, EPQ, and enrichment activities

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