The Sir John Brunner Foundation
The Sir John Brunner Foundation is an academy trust running 4 schools (3 secondary and 1 post-16) in Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester.
Of its 2 schools with a graded Ofsted inspection, 50% are rated Good or Outstanding (1 good, 1 requires improvement).
1 of its schools have been inspected under Ofsted's new report cards: 3 of their 6 graded areas were strong or exceptional.
The trust is registered at Companies House as company 11227336, incorporated in 2018.
Sources: DfE GIAS and performance data, Ofsted, Companies House.
Schools in The Sir John Brunner Foundation
| School | Phase | Area | Inspection | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middlewich High School | Secondary | Middlewich | Good (2022) | A8 41.2 |
| Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College | Post-16 | Northwich | - | - |
| The County High School, Leftwich | Secondary | Northwich | Report card: 3/6 strong | A8 51.9 |
| The Macclesfield Academy | Secondary | Macclesfield | Requires improvement | A8 42.7 |
Results are each school's latest: Attainment 8 for secondaries, KS2 reading and maths expected standard for primaries. The average state school in England scored 46.8 and 76% in 2025.