North Cestrian School

A good free schools school in Trafford. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for North Cestrian School.

Altrincham, WA144AJ Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Continue in education or training, Sustained employment

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
65.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 0.49
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 73.9%
Continue in education or training
Not published
Raw: No data published
Sustained employment
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

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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
6 March 2019
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
Dunham Road
Altrincham, WA144AJ
Phone
1619281856
Website
northcestrian.co.uk/start.html

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143104
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Dunham Road, Altrincham, WA14 4AJ
Website
www.northcestrian.co.uk/start.html
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE HAMBLIN EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
755 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
779
Free School Meals
17.7% (138 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.5% (35 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
55.0
Ebacc Attainment 8:
16.8
English Attainment 8:
11.1
Maths Attainment 8:
11.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
16.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
16.8
Ebacc English:
93.5%
Ebacc Entry:
16.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
81.7%
Ebacc Languages:
25.5%
Ebacc Maths:
99.3%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.1%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.49
Progress 8 Range:
0.25 to 0.74

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
73.9 (+21.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
55.0 (+15.5 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.49 (+0.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
48 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
97
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
779 pupils
11-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Hard work Fairness Honesty

The school promotes equality, diversity and inclusion; supports pupils to practice their faith in school; assemblies celebrate a range of faiths.

Head Teacher's Message

Headmaster’s Welcome emphasises the school’s mission for pupils to thrive and to lead rich and fulfilling lives, underpinned by the values of hard work, fairness and honesty.

Facilities

Modern facilities (built 2019) Extensive playing fields

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge-based curriculum with knowledge maps and self-testing Attitude to Learning Grid for feedback (growth mindset, participation, and use of feedback) PREP homework approach emphasizing preparation and recall Growth Mindset emphasis to foster improvement

SEND Provision

SEND provision includes the SENDCo, a Lead Teaching Assistant and a team of Learning Support Assistants; the Hamblin is a dedicated provision room and a staffed safe place for vulnerable students; support is delivered through high-quality teaching and differentiated activities within the classroom; the Cestrian Way underpins the ethos with high expectations of behaviour and academic achievement.

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