The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.9
8.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
52%
10.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
77%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.43
Band 1Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 248 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 137 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,519
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 14.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire East
- Trust
- THE CORNOVII TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Andrea O'Neill (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hassall Road, Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent, Cheshire, ST7 2HR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPikemere School
Primary · 576m away
Cranberry Academy
Primary · 645m away
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 818m away
Alsager Highfields Community Primary School
Primary · 949m away
Excalibur Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Wonder Star School
Independent · 2.4km away
Rode Heath Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Alsager School a selective school?
No. Alsager School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Alsager School's Ofsted rating?
Alsager School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Alsager School?
Alsager School currently has 1,519 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Alsager School take?
Alsager School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Alsager School?
Alsager School is in Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 2HR, in the Cheshire East local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Alsager School have a sixth form?
Yes, Alsager School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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