The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.1 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.1
3.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
27%
14.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
2%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.89
Band 5Source: 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
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
75%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
12%
Based on 146 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 72 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 746
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 34.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- THREE SPIRES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs E Postlethwaite
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
First Avenue, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 1DP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmClough Hall Technology School
Secondary · Very close
St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary
Primary · 374m away
Bluebell School Ltd
Independent · 716m away
The Reginald Mitchell Primary School
Primary · 807m away
Dove Bank Primary School
Primary · 865m away
St Saviour's CofE Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Kidsgrove Secondary School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Kidsgrove Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend The King's CofE Academy?
The King's CofE Academy currently has 746 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The King's CofE Academy take?
The King's CofE Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The King's CofE Academy?
The King's CofE Academy is in Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 1DP, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The King's CofE Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The King's CofE Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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