Schools in Congleton
14 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congleton High School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Eaton Bank Academy Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Primary (9)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Black Firs Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Daven Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Mossley CofE Primary School Academy converter | Good (2019) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| The Quinta Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Marlfields Primary School Academy converter | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School Academy converter | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Buglawton Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Havannah Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2024) | 3–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (3)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aidenswood School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 11–17 | — |
| Esland Daven School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 8–18 | — |
| Opal Education Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 11–17 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.