The Rudheath Senior Academy, Northwich
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2018 inspection — up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
36.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
26.3
Avg class size
20
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
69%
Available places
576 pupils
840 capacity
264 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Northwich
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Northwich
Admissions Demand - Cheshire West and Chester
Places available
4,161
Applications
3,615
Got 1st preference
95.0%
Got preferred school
99.4%
Secondary admissions across Cheshire West and Chester (2025/26)
Inspection History(8)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
12.34722%
Overall absence
34.01899%
Persistent absence
632
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Rudheath Senior Academy
Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery
Victoria Road Primary School
Witton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School
Adventure Wellbeing School
Lostock Gralam CofE Primary School
Leftwich Community Primary School
Charles Darwin Community Primary School
Kingsmead Primary School
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