Compare Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School and Madeley High School and Ruskin Community High School

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Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

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Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School (Secondary) in Crewe; Madeley High School (Secondary) in Crewe; Ruskin Community High School (Secondary) in Crewe — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School, Madeley High School and Ruskin Community High School. They are secondary phase and academy converter and community school type located around Crewe, Cheshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School), published Mar 2020. The most recent inspection on record is for Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School (Mar 2020). average roll around ≈ 950, combined total ≈ 2,800, typical FSM 15–20%, range 10–15%–30–35%; all within the THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School CW4 7DX	Madeley High School CW3 9JJ	Ruskin Community High School CW2 7JT
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Community school
Location	Crewe Cheshire CW4 7DX	Crewe Cheshire CW3 9JJ	Crewe Cheshire CW2 7JT
Latest Ofsted	2 10 Mar 2020	2 7 Feb 2013	2 1 Jul 2015
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 750 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 700 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1395	675	666
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Cheshire East (895)	THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST	Cheshire East (895)
Website	www.hccs1978.co.uk	www.madeleyschool.org	www.ruskinhighschool.co.uk
Telephone	01477410500	01782987800	01270560514
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School

CW4 7DX

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Crewe
Cheshire
CW4 7DX
Ofsted: 2 10 Mar 2020
Pupils: ≈ 1,300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Cheshire East (895)
Website: www.hccs1978.co.uk
Telephone: 01477410500

Madeley High School

CW3 9JJ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Crewe
Cheshire
CW3 9JJ
Ofsted: 2 7 Feb 2013
Pupils: ≈ 750 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
Website: www.madeleyschool.org
Telephone: 01782987800

Ruskin Community High School

CW2 7JT

Phase / Type: Secondary • Community school
Location: Crewe
Cheshire
CW2 7JT
Ofsted: 2 1 Jul 2015
Pupils: ≈ 700 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Cheshire East (895)
Website: www.ruskinhighschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01270560514

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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