The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.0
3.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
31%
11.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
28%
Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
10%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 86 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 398
- Capacity
- 40%
- FSM
- 26.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- THE CHEADLE ACADEMY
- Head
- Nicola Slack (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Curriculum and development visit
November 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Location
Station Road, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 1LH
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is The Cheadle Academy a selective school?
No. The Cheadle Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Cheadle Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Cheadle Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Cheadle Academy?
The Cheadle Academy currently has 398 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Cheadle Academy take?
The Cheadle Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Cheadle Academy?
The Cheadle Academy is in Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 1LH, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Cheadle Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Cheadle Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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