The short version
Average GCSE results. 82% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.5
2.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
8.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
46%
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
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 251 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 118 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,292
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 22.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Stockport
- Trust
- EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Ms Anna Fowler (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Foxland Road, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 4QX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLum Head Primary School
Primary · 615m away
Gatley Primary School
Primary · 778m away
Lady Barn House School
Independent · 852m away
North Cheshire Jewish Primary School
Primary · 879m away
Ashcroft School
Independent · 1.0km away
Inscape House School
Special school · 1.0km away
Cheadle Village Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Crossacres Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Kingsway School a selective school?
No. The Kingsway School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Kingsway School's Ofsted rating?
The Kingsway School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Kingsway School?
The Kingsway School currently has 1,292 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Kingsway School take?
The Kingsway School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Kingsway School?
The Kingsway School is in Cheadle, SK8 4QX, in the Stockport local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Kingsway School have a sixth form?
No, The Kingsway School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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