The school was formed in 2000 after the reduction of the area's three schools to two larger schools (the previous schools being Dane Valley High School, Heathfield High School and Westlands High School). The school gained academy status in September 2012.[6]
When the school opened it contained serval new buildings.[2]
In 2013 Eaton Bank Academy announced plans for a
multi-purpose sports centre, the sports centre was planned to cost £3 Million. The plans were announced as part of "Congleton's attempt to secure it's Olympic legacy".[7]
In 2019 ministerial approval was given for Eaton Bank Academy to join Fallibroome Trust.[8]
Ofsted
In an Ofsted inspection in 2015 the report classified the school as 'Good with outstanding features'.[9] The report rated both 'leadership and management' and student 'behaviour and welfare' as Outstanding. The inspectors reported; "There is an exceptional ethos and climate for learning within the school".[9]
