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The Rudheath Senior Academy
Goodgraded 12/01/2023Ages 11–16590 pupilsNone
The Rudheath Senior Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Northwich, within the Cheshire West and Chester local authority. The school has around 590 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 12/01/2023, The Rudheath Senior Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 36.8 and 25% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Northwich can view The Rudheath Senior Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance87.6%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence35.9%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.3England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS97%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals36.3%England avg 28.6%
English not first language6.9%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 835.7
Progress 8-0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths28%
Grade 4+ English & maths50%
EBacc entry23%
EBacc average point score2.98
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Northwich
All schools in Northwich →Rudheath Primary Academy and Nursery0.4 miOneSchool Global Northwich0.7 miVictoria Road Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 miWitton Church Walk CofE Aided Nursery and Primary School1.0 miLostock Gralam CofE Primary SchoolGood · 1.3 miLeftwich Community Primary SchoolGood · 1.3 mi
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