The Rudheath Senior Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Cheshire West and Chester. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Rudheath Senior Academy.

Northwich, CW97DT Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.22
English & Maths grade 4+ %
48.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 49.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
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
10 January 2018
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
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
Middlewich Road
Rudheath
Northwich, CW97DT
Phone
160642515
Website
rudheathsenioracademy.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137582
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Middlewich Road, Rudheath, Northwich, CW9 7DT
Website
https://rudheathsenioracademy.org.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
NORTH WEST ACADEMIES TRUST LIMITED
Capacity
840 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
593
Free School Meals
34.6% (205 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.9% (17 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.6%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
35.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
37.2
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.3
English Attainment 8:
9.1
Maths Attainment 8:
7.2
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
10.6
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.3
Ebacc English:
99.0%
Ebacc Entry:
8.7%
Ebacc Humanities:
79.8%
Ebacc Languages:
19.2%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
100.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.22
Progress 8 Range:
-0.50 to 0.05

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
99
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
593 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Opening Children’s Eyes to the Wonderful World of Possibility"

Excellence Kindness

Head Teacher's Message

A Warm Welcome from Headteacher Mrs Christine Williams; emphasizes the values of Excellence and Kindness and a commitment to high-quality learning and opportunities for every student.

Curriculum Highlights

Powerful Knowledge Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction Reading recovery literacy programme Broad and balanced curriculum across English, Maths, Science, Modern Foreign Languages, History, Geography, Physical Education and ICT/Computing, Music, Drama, Art, Design and Technology, and Food Technology Extensive extra-curricular and PSHCE programme

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 admissions are coordinated by Cheshire West and Chester Local Authority; there are 168 Year 7 places. Applications are made through the Local Authority’s website. The Local Authority website should be used to register your child. For information contact [email protected]. Rudheath Senior Academy operates within the Local Authority admissions arrangements (Admissions Arrangements 2026).

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