Malbank School and Sixth Form College
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Nantwich, North West CW5 5HD · Cheshire East
#183 of 536 secondary schools in North West
#1571 of 4,090 nationally
About Malbank School and Sixth Form College
Malbank School and Sixth Form College is a academy secondary located in Nantwich, in the Cheshire East local authority of North West, England. It caters for Ages 11–18. In 2025 it enrolled 1,289 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 58.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of secondary schools in England and 183rd of 536 ranked secondary schools in North West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (58th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 1,289; capacity filled 93.1%.
There are 17 schools in Nantwich; Malbank School and Sixth Form College ranks 10th of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against secondary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)24.5%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Malbank School and Sixth Form College by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 1,289
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 24.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 93.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Malbank School and Sixth Form College
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Millfields Primary Academy
Nantwich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
229 students · 419 m away
Kingsbourne Academy
Nantwich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
· 632 m away
Nantwich Primary Academy
Nantwich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
187 students · 858 m away
Acton Church of England Primary Academy
Nantwich · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
195 students · 1.3 km away
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Nantwich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
198 students · 1.5 km away
Highfields Academy
Nantwich · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
247 students · 1.7 km away
Weaver Primary School
Nantwich · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students · 1.9 km away
Brine Leas School
Nantwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,417 students · 1.9 km away
Pear Tree Primary School
NANTWICH · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
214 students · 2.1 km away
Stapeley Broad Lane CofE Primary School
Nantwich · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
232 students · 3.0 km away
Similar schools
Academy secondary schools in North West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Kingsway Park High School
Rochdale · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,289 students
Lancaster Royal Grammar School
Lancaster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,294 students
Fred Longworth High School
Manchester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,283 students
Accrington St Christopher's Church of England High School
Accrington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,280 students
Standish Community High School
Wigan · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,276 students
North Liverpool Academy
Liverpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,269 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Malbank School and Sixth Form College a good school?
Malbank School and Sixth Form College has a Success Index (England) of 58.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of secondary schools in England) and ranks #183 of 536 in North West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Malbank School and Sixth Form College rank in North West?
Malbank School and Sixth Form College ranks #183 of 536 secondary schools in North West and #1571 of 4,090 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Malbank School and Sixth Form College?
Malbank School and Sixth Form College had 1,289 students in 2025.
Is Malbank School and Sixth Form College a primary school or a secondary school?
Malbank School and Sixth Form College is classified as a secondary covering Ages 11–18. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Malbank School and Sixth Form College?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Malbank School and Sixth Form College; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.