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Congleton High School

Box Lane, Congleton, CW12 4NS
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Congleton High School
Congleton, CW12 4NS
1,211 Pupils
1,236 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
15.10% FSM %
619 Boys
592 Girls
About Congleton High School

Congleton High School is a Secondary Academies serving Congleton and the surrounding area in Cheshire East. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the North West region.

It has 1,211 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,236. Current headteacher: Heidi Thurland.

Information on Congleton High School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Cheshire East
Region North West
Administrative District Cheshire East
Parliamentary Constituency Congleton
Ward Congleton West
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-04-2011
UKPRN 10033372
URN 136655
Data Last Updated 09-07-2025
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Richard Benson Chair of Local Governing Body 04/07/2020 31/08/2028 Appointed by trustees
Mr James Green Local Governor 01/11/2021 31/08/2029 Elected by parents
Professor Paul Horrocks Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by trustees
Mr Justin Marsh Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Katy Powell Local Governor 20/06/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Prof Torfeh Sadat-Shafai Local Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Jane Turner Local Governor 14/11/2020 31/08/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Peter Turner Local Governor 25/11/2022 10/10/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Sam Worthington Local Governor 28/06/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Black Firs Primary School
0.51 km • Congleton
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The Quinta Primary School
0.58 km • Congleton
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Aidenswood School
1.69 km • Congleton
Other
Astbury St Mary's CofE Primary School
1.99 km • Congleton
Other
Marlfields Primary School
2.04 km • Congleton
Other
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School
2.06 km • Congleton
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Congleton High School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Congleton, Cheshire East.
Congleton High School has 1,211 pupils, with a capacity of 1,236.
Congleton High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Congleton High School is: Non-selective.
The Executive Principal at Congleton High School is Ms Heidi Thurland.
Congleton High School is at Box Lane, Congleton, CW12 4NS, in the Cheshire East local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Congleton High School: Has a sixth form.
Congleton High School is currently open.
Contact
Executive Principal
Ms Heidi Thurland
Box Lane, Congleton, CW12 4NS
01260730123
tlptrust.com
Location
CW12 4NS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136655
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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