The Rudheath Senior Academy
Middlewich Road, Rudheath, Northwich, CW9 7DTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Rudheath Senior Academy is a secondary school in Northwich for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 181 schools in Cheshire West and Chester. It ranks 5th of 5 secondary schools in Northwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 January 2018, report published 8 February 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 January 2023
This school is a friendly and welcoming community. Staff know the pupils well and ensure that they are well cared for. The vast majority of pupils are happy and feel safe at school. Leaders have high expectations for what pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), can achieve. All pupils study the full curriculum. Pupils work hard and behave well in lessons. Teachers help pupils to do their best. Staff expect high standards of behaviour. Most pupils behave well around the school. They are respectful to school staff and get on well with one another. When bullying occurs, staff deal with it well. Pupils told inspectors that they can speak to staff about any worries they have. A small number of pupils need help to improve their behaviour. Staff support them well. Through the school's 'education with character' programme, pupils are taught to respect one another and value diversity. Pupils can be themselves. Their attitudes reflect the school value of kindness. Many pupils are involved in the clubs and activities that are on offer. Older pupils value the opportunities they are given to take on leadership roles and support younger pupils.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, changes to the curriculum and improvements in the consistency of teaching are relatively recent. The legacy of this is that some older pupils have gaps in their knowledge. Leaders should ensure that pupils have the support they need to address these gaps.
- Support for readers who are behind in their phonics knowledge is not as effective as it could be. Leaders should ensure that staff have the knowledge they need to support pupils to develop their familiarity with phonics so that they become more fluent readers.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
121 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
576 pupils on roll, with places for 840
Schools near The Rudheath Senior Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| OneSchool Global Northwich | 0.7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 19.6 |
| Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| The County High School, Leftwich | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 51.9 |
| St Nicholas Catholic High School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 50.8 |
| Hartford Church of England High School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 50.3 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- NORTH WEST ACADEMIES TRUST LIMITED
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Christine Williams
- Phone
- 0160642515
- Address
- Middlewich Road, Rudheath, Northwich, CW9 7DT
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- URN
- 137582
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.