Middlewich High School

About Middlewich High School

Middlewich High School is an academy converter in Middlewich, Cheshire East, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 677 pupils on roll. It is part of THE SIR JOHN BRUNNER FOUNDATION. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 December 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.3 (2025/26). 26.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Cheshire East →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

677 / 700 (97%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

13 December 2022

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

King Edward Street, Middlewich, Cheshire East, CW10 9BU

Phone

01606537670

Headteacher

Lydia Naylor

Website

https://mhs.school

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Middlewich High School?

Middlewich High School is an academy converter in Middlewich, Cheshire East, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Middlewich High School have?

Middlewich High School has 677 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Middlewich High School's Ofsted rating?

Middlewich High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 December 2022).

How does Middlewich High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Middlewich High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.3 in 2025/26.

Is Middlewich High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Middlewich High School is part of THE SIR JOHN BRUNNER FOUNDATION.

Where is Middlewich High School?

Middlewich High School is located at King Edward Street, Middlewich, Cheshire East, CW10 9BU.