What did Ofsted judge Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School's ungraded inspection to be?

Ofsted judged Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in February 2020 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School?

Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School has 1,311 pupils on roll.

What ages does Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School take?

Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School located?

Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School is located in Crewe, CW4 7DX, Cheshire East.

How do I apply to Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School?

Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How far from Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School for 2026-27 (Year 7) was 20.174 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Year 7 places decided at Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School?

When Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Cared for Children and Children who were previously ‘cared for’ – as defined in section 22 of the Children Act 1989 — Cared for Children and Children who were previously ‘cared for’ – as defined in section 22 of the Children Act 1989. This includes children who appear to (in the view of Cheshire East) have been in state care outside of England; 2. Students whose brother or sister attends the school and who is expected to continue at the school in the following schoo — Students whose brother or sister attends the school and who is expected to continue at the school in the following school year. This also includes half -brothers/sisters and unrelated children living together as part of one household; 3. Students who have attended one of the following partner primary schools for a minimum of one academic year unless there — Students who have attended one of the following partner primary schools for a minimum of one academic year unless there are exceptional circumstances for the reason for joining one of the schools during the year: Brereton Primary , Chelford Primary , Goostrey Primary , Hermitage Primary , Holmes Chapel Primary , Lower Peover Primary , Peover Superior Primary . All schools will be treated equally, and 2 further criteria.

What is the largest ethnic background at Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.5% of pupils at Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

20.174miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School, year by year →

How places are decided at Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Cared for Children and Children who were previously ‘cared for’ – as defined in section 22 of the Children Act 1989 — Cared for Children and Children who were previously ‘cared for’ – as defined in section 22 of the Children Act 1989. This includes children who appear to (in the view of Cheshire East) have been in state care outside of England.
2Students whose brother or sister attends the school and who is expected to continue at the school in the following schoo — Students whose brother or sister attends the school and who is expected to continue at the school in the following school year. This also includes half -brothers/sisters and unrelated children living together as part of one household.
3Students who have attended one of the following partner primary schools for a minimum of one academic year unless there — Students who have attended one of the following partner primary schools for a minimum of one academic year unless there are exceptional circumstances for the reason for joining one of the schools during the year: Brereton Primary , Chelford Primary , Goostrey Primary , Hermitage Primary , Holmes Chapel Primary , Lower Peover Primary , Peover Superior Primary . All schools will be treated equally.
4Children of staff members — Children of staff members: provided they have been employed for a minimum of two years and/or are recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skills shortage.
5All other students based on distance criteria .

Oversubscription criteria as printed for this school in Cheshire East Council's determined admission arrangements section of the 2027 "applying for school places" guide (arrangements for 2027-28).

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in February 2020 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School?: Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School has 1,311 pupils on roll.
What ages does Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School take?: Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School located?: Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School is located in Crewe, CW4 7DX, Cheshire East.
How do I apply to Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School?: Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How far from Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School for 2026-27 (Year 7) was 20.174 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 7 places decided at Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School?: When Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Cared for Children and Children who were previously ‘cared for’ – as defined in section 22 of the Children Act 1989 — Cared for Children and Children who were previously ‘cared for’ – as defined in section 22 of the Children Act 1989. This includes children who appear to (in the view of Cheshire East) have been in state care outside of England; 2. Students whose brother or sister attends the school and who is expected to continue at the school in the following schoo — Students whose brother or sister attends the school and who is expected to continue at the school in the following school year. This also includes half -brothers/sisters and unrelated children living together as part of one household; 3. Students who have attended one of the following partner primary schools for a minimum of one academic year unless there — Students who have attended one of the following partner primary schools for a minimum of one academic year unless there are exceptional circumstances for the reason for joining one of the schools during the year: Brereton Primary , Chelford Primary , Goostrey Primary , Hermitage Primary , Holmes Chapel Primary , Lower Peover Primary , Peover Superior Primary . All schools will be treated equally, and 2 further criteria.
What is the largest ethnic background at Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.5% of pupils at Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

20.174miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School, year by year →

How places are decided at Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Cared for Children and Children who were previously ‘cared for’ – as defined in section 22 of the Children Act 1989 — Cared for Children and Children who were previously ‘cared for’ – as defined in section 22 of the Children Act 1989. This includes children who appear to (in the view of Cheshire East) have been in state care outside of England.
2Students whose brother or sister attends the school and who is expected to continue at the school in the following schoo — Students whose brother or sister attends the school and who is expected to continue at the school in the following school year. This also includes half -brothers/sisters and unrelated children living together as part of one household.
3Students who have attended one of the following partner primary schools for a minimum of one academic year unless there — Students who have attended one of the following partner primary schools for a minimum of one academic year unless there are exceptional circumstances for the reason for joining one of the schools during the year: Brereton Primary , Chelford Primary , Goostrey Primary , Hermitage Primary , Holmes Chapel Primary , Lower Peover Primary , Peover Superior Primary . All schools will be treated equally.
4Children of staff members — Children of staff members: provided they have been employed for a minimum of two years and/or are recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skills shortage.
5All other students based on distance criteria .

Oversubscription criteria as printed for this school in Cheshire East Council's determined admission arrangements section of the 2027 "applying for school places" guide (arrangements for 2027-28).

Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in February 2020 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School?: Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School has 1,311 pupils on roll.
What ages does Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School take?: Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School located?: Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School is located in Crewe, CW4 7DX, Cheshire East.
How do I apply to Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School?: Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How far from Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School for 2026-27 (Year 7) was 20.174 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 7 places decided at Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School?: When Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Cared for Children and Children who were previously ‘cared for’ – as defined in section 22 of the Children Act 1989 — Cared for Children and Children who were previously ‘cared for’ – as defined in section 22 of the Children Act 1989. This includes children who appear to (in the view of Cheshire East) have been in state care outside of England; 2. Students whose brother or sister attends the school and who is expected to continue at the school in the following schoo — Students whose brother or sister attends the school and who is expected to continue at the school in the following school year. This also includes half -brothers/sisters and unrelated children living together as part of one household; 3. Students who have attended one of the following partner primary schools for a minimum of one academic year unless there — Students who have attended one of the following partner primary schools for a minimum of one academic year unless there are exceptional circumstances for the reason for joining one of the schools during the year: Brereton Primary , Chelford Primary , Goostrey Primary , Hermitage Primary , Holmes Chapel Primary , Lower Peover Primary , Peover Superior Primary . All schools will be treated equally, and 2 further criteria.
What is the largest ethnic background at Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.5% of pupils at Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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