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Box Lane, Congleton, CW12 4NS

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Welcome to Congleton High School

As an 11-18 educator, our vision to inspire scholarly excellence continues to be firmly upheld as students join us in Years 12 and 13 and this translates in to our good record of examination success in both academic and vocational pathways, with vocational results significantly above the national average. Our Sixth Form College is big enough for us to offer a wide range of courses but still focus on supporting students as individuals. We offer clear and informed careers and university help and advice. The vast majority of our students achieve their preferred university choice, including Oxford and Cambridge.

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School Type

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Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,211 Total

No. of Boys

619 (51.1%)

No. of Girls

592 (48.9%)

Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

16.8%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

1.64%

A*/A grades

9.84%

Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

91%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

School

England

Further education

School:27%

England:51%

School sixth form

School:54%

England:19%

Sixth form college

School:7%

England:7%

Other education destinations

School:3%

England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

36%

School

England

Apprenticeships

11%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:86%

England:63%

Further education

School:2%

England:4%

Employment

School:33%

England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:12%

England:26%

Courses

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Applied Sciences

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Art and Design (Fine Art)

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Art and Design (Photography)

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Biology

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Business Studies:Single

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Chemistry

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Childcare Skills

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+26 more courses available

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Exciting Events Ahead!

A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.

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Key Dates & Deadlines

Nov 6, 2025

Open Evening

Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Autumn

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 24

Half Term 2

Nov 3 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 13

Half Term 2

Feb 23 - Mar 27

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 13 - May 22

Half Term 2

Jun 1 - Jul 20

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas Holiday

Dec 22 - Jan 2

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Spring Break

Mar 30 - Apr 10

May Half Term

May 25 - May 29

Summer Holiday

Jul 21 - Aug 31

Alumni Stories

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Sam Worthington

September 2019

University

Since departing Congleton High School in 2021, I began my degree reading Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) at John Snow College, Durham University, in addition to embarking on an Industrial Placement year with HSBC UK in the Agricultural Business Banking sector as an analyst.

University	Durham University
University Course	Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Abby Wakefield

September 2017

Employed

After leaving CHS, I went on to study Theatre at the University of Chichester. I had always wanted to perform but from being very young I'd always aspired to be a Drama Teacher. After I finished university and got my degree, I started to train to teach and I am currently in my training year as a secondary Drama Teacher. I am a third of the way through my training, so hopefully I will be a qualified secondary Drama Teacher in July and start a full-time teaching position in September.

Employer	-
Job Title	Secondary School Drama Teacher

Laura Bailey

September 2015

Employed

I did one year of my paralegal apprenticeship, but it wasn’t as fulfilling as I thought, an office job in the middle of Manchester just wasn’t for me. So, me, mum and dad decided to think of something else. I never really knew anything about the RAF in school and a family friend suggested it as a possible career path. Whilst working at DWF LLP I started my application to the RAF and during the process decided to resign. During the application process I worked at my family friend’s occupational health company in Congleton and a shop in Affinity Staffordshire outlet mall. It doesn’t sound that glamorous after working in a law firm, but I had a goal and I was happy. I worked at the occupational health company for about nine months until I started my basic training at RAF Halton.

Employer	RAF Halton
Job Title	Aircraftwoman

Enrichment Activities

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In addition to the many courses students may choose to study in our Sixth Form College, we also offer a number of valuable enrichment opportunities that help to give our school leavers an advantage in higher education or in the apprenticeship or employment market.

Honours Programme

We offer an Honours Programme at Congleton Sixth Form College that seeks to challenge our most academic students so that they can continue to be selected by the most prestigious universities and for the most oversubscribed courses. The Honours Programme is open to ambitious students who achieve 5 or more GCSEs at Level 7/8/9 and includes activities such as master classes, university visits, subject-specific conferences and extension studies.

Additional Qualifications

As part of our enrichment programme students can also complete qualifications such as the EPQ (see below) or our Personal Finance course. We aim to provide students for their academic futures but also for life, to leave our Sixth Form as well-rounded, confident individuals who are comfortable facing new situations and challenges.

Student Leadership Team

The Leadership Team have an important part to play in our school community, with each role carrying a great deal of responsibility. The Team contribute to the general running of the Sixth Form College and school, meeting on a weekly basis to deal with questions from students, discuss any requirements/needs or concerns and organise social events. They work closely with Miss Boulton, Assistant Head Teacher, and also with our Headteacher. Our Head Students also regularly present at school events such as our Open Evenings and attend School Governor meetings to update Governors on the work they have undertaken in their role such as their charity initiatives. A position on the Senior Student Leadership Team gives students a very useful insight into leadership at a personal and whole school level. Students who choose put themselves forward for a role on the Team develop useful skills such as organising events, contributing to key decisions, taking minutes and liaising with members of staff and the wider community. Being part of the Team is also a very positive achievement to add to a university application personal statement and CV and will work towards a Leadership Certificate.

Ambassadors and Mentors

We understand that being part of the Congleton Sixth Form College Leadership Team isn’t for every student though, so we offer a wide range of additional opportunities for our Year 12 and Year 13 to develop the skills and qualities valued by employers and universities. We have a number of Ambassador roles in areas including: Charity, Science, LGBTQI+, Safeguarding, Body Positivity, SEN and Performing Arts. Sixth Form students become mentors and positive role models, lead assemblies and workshops, run groups, liaise with relevant external organisations and act as a point of contact for lower years.

Arkwright Engineering Scholarship

We encourage all Year 11 students planning to continue their education in Sixth Form and considering a career in engineering to apply for the Arkwright Engineering Scholarship, which aims to inspire and nurture the most dedicated and promising students with a combination of support, guidance and funding for both the student and the school.

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