Cheshire East has 20 secondary schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 1 was outstanding or exceptional and 94% good or better, against 81% of secondary schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 26 Oct 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 1 outstanding or exceptional
- 16 good, strong or expected
- 1 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Secondary schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Hallows Catholic College | Outstanding | 4 Dec 2014 | SK11 |
| Alsager School | Good | 18 Jan 2023 | ST7 |
| Brine Leas School | Expected | 16 Jun 2026 | CW5 |
| Cheshire Studio School | Good | 23 Mar 2017 | CW1 |
| Congleton High School | Good | 10 Jan 2018 | CW12 |
| Eaton Bank Academy | Good | 3 Apr 2019 | CW12 |
| Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School | Good | 12 Feb 2020 | CW4 |
| Knutsford Academy | Expected | 10 Mar 2026 | WA16 |
| Middlewich High School | Good | 14 Dec 2022 | CW10 |
| Ruskin Community High School | Good | 6 Mar 2019 | CW2 |
| Sandbach High School and Sixth Form College | Good | 13 Oct 2022 | CW11 |
| Sandbach School | Good | 10 Jul 2018 | CW11 |
| Shavington Academy | Good | 26 Jun 2018 | CW2 |
| The Fallibroome Academy | Good | 1 Dec 2022 | SK10 |
| The Oaks Academy | Good | 17 Apr 2024 | CW2 |
| Tytherington School | Expected | 9 Jun 2026 | SK10 |
| Wilmslow High School | Good | 9 May 2019 | SK9 |
| Sir William Stanier School | Needs attention | 28 Apr 2026 | CW1 |
| Poynton High School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | SK12 |
| St Thomas More Catholic High School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | CW2 |