Best Secondary Schools in Cheshire East 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 23 schools across Cheshire East. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

17%

Outstanding rate

65.4%

Avg KS2 SATs

37.7

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College Secondary	Outstanding	73	View school
🥈	The Fallibroome Academy Secondary	Outstanding	71	View school
🥉	Alsager School Secondary	Outstanding	69	View school
4.	All Hallows Catholic College Secondary	Outstanding	65	View school
5.	Knutsford Academy Secondary	Good	65	View school
6.	Tytherington School Secondary	Good	62	View school
7.	Wilmslow High School Secondary	Good	61	View school
8.	Poynton High School Secondary	Good	59	View school
9.	St Thomas More Catholic High School Secondary	Good	58	View school
10.	Sandbach School Secondary	Good	58	View school
11.	Brine Leas School Secondary	Good	56	View school
12.	Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School Secondary	Good	55	View school
13.	Shavington Academy Secondary	Good	52	View school
14.	Eaton Bank Academy Secondary	Good	51	View school
15.	Ruskin Community High School Secondary	Good	49	View school
16.	Congleton High School Secondary	Good	47	View school
17.	The Macclesfield Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	43	View school
18.	Cheshire Studio School Secondary	Good	42	View school
19.	Middlewich High School Secondary	Good	36	View school
20.	Sir William Stanier School Secondary	Requires Improvement	29	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Cheshire East?

There are 23 secondary schools in Cheshire East, of which 4 (17%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Cheshire East?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Cheshire East is Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Cheshire East?

Primary and secondary school applications in Cheshire East are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Cheshire East council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Cheshire East?

17% of secondary schools in Cheshire East are rated Outstanding and 65% are rated Good. 80.6% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.