Eaton Bank Academy

About Eaton Bank Academy

Eaton Bank Academy is an academy converter in Congleton, Cheshire East, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,077 pupils on roll. It is part of HALLIARD TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48 (2025/26). 19.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cheshire East →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,077 / 1,087 (99%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

25 February 2025

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Jackson Road, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 1NT

Phone

01260273000

Headteacher

Edward O'Neill

Website

https://www.eatonbankacademy.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Eaton Bank Academy?

Eaton Bank Academy is an academy converter in Congleton, Cheshire East, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Eaton Bank Academy have?

Eaton Bank Academy has 1,077 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Eaton Bank Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Eaton Bank Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48 in 2025/26.

Is Eaton Bank Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Eaton Bank Academy is part of HALLIARD TRUST.

Where is Eaton Bank Academy?

Eaton Bank Academy is located at Jackson Road, Congleton, Cheshire East, CW12 1NT.