Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School

About Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School

Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School is an academy converter in Crewe, Cheshire East, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,322 pupils on roll. It is part of HOLMES CHAPEL COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM COLLEGE. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 February 2020) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.4 (2025/26). 12.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.4% 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

1,322 / 1,395 (95%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

11 February 2020

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

Selkirk Drive, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW4 7DX

Phone

01477410500

Headteacher

Nigel Bielby

Website

https://www.hccs1978.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School?

Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School is an academy converter in Crewe, Cheshire East, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School have?

Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School has 1,322 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School's Ofsted rating?

Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 February 2020).

How does Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.4 in 2025/26.

Is Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School is part of HOLMES CHAPEL COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM COLLEGE.

Where is Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School?

Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School is located at Selkirk Drive, Crewe, Cheshire East, CW4 7DX.