Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School

About Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School

Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School & Sixth Form College is an excellent school with consistently good results, providing an exceptional provision for all the children who attend the school.

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Key Facts

Founded 1978

Head/Principal Nigel Bielby

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 5.0

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 198 responses • 15% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

75.2% positive 23.3% negative

My child feels safe at this school

79.3% positive 18.7% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

59.1% positive 37.3% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

68.2% positive 20.2% negative

My child does well at this school

68.2% positive 23.3% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 198 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

77.8

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

50.2

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.04

Progress 8

Below average

55.6%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

75.7%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

18.4% entered EBacc

12.6% achieved EBacc

239 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily T.

Parent Feb 26, 2023

5.0

"Excellent school with caring staff"

We have been really impressed with the staff at HCCS, from teachers to support staff, they all seem to genuinely care about the children. My child has thrived here and the facilities are top-notch. We're so grateful to have found such a wonderful school.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David B.

Parent Sep 14, 2022

5.0

"Fantastic experience for our children"

Both of our children attended HCCS and had an amazing experience. The school's values of Learning, Belonging, Pride, and Ambition really resonated with them and helped shape them into confident and caring individuals. We can't recommend the school highly enough.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sophie W.

Parent May 23, 2022

4.0

"Some great aspects but room for improvement"

We've had a mostly positive experience at HCCS, but there have been a few issues with communication from the school. The facilities are great and the staff are generally very supportive. My child is happy and seems to be doing well, but I feel like the school could do more to engage with parents.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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