Cloughwood Academy
Academy special converter · Ages 8–18 · Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester
Cloughwood Academy is a special school in Northwich, Cheshire West and Chester for ages 8–18 (academy special converter).
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Key facts
- Address
- Stones Manor Lane, Hartford, Northwich, CW8 1NU
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 8–18
- Council
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Pupils on roll
- 120 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 67.5% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.8
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 28 April 2026
Strengths
- “Pupils feel like they belong here because they are accepted for who they are.”
- “They have trusting relationships with staff, who care deeply for their wellbeing.”
- “Pupils enjoy the school’s calm atmosphere, and they maintain positive friendships.”
To improve
- “By the time pupils start at the school, many have disengaged with their education completely.”
- “However, the lack of clarity over some key knowledge means that pupils’ progress through the curriculum is not as consistently positive as it could otherwise be.”
- “However, at times, there is a lack of precision in determining what key knowledge leaders want pupils to know and remember, including in the vocational curriculum.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 29 June 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 5.5 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Cheshire West and Chester.
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- The Grange School 0.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- Adventure Wellbeing School 1.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Russett School 1.7 mi School remains Outstanding
- OneSchool Global Northwich 1.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Rosebank School 2.2 mi School remains Good
- Cransley School 3.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Oaklands School 4.3 mi Standards maintained