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The Cheadle Academy
Station Road, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 1LH, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.7 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
398
Capacity
1,000
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
40%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 79% nationally. However, only 48% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and the percentage progressing to university is relatively low at 39%, with none attending top-third institutions. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 72% expressing happiness with their child's experience.
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Last inspected: 14 May 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 40.0 | Bottom 21% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 48% | Bottom 11% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 31% | Bottom 19% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 28% | Bottom 19% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 9% | Bottom 19% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 39% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 18 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (54 responses)
★★★★★3.5
My child feels safe
85%
My child is happy
83%
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
Good range of subjects
83%
My child makes good progress
80%
Progress is communicated
80%
I'd recommend this school
72%
School has high expectations
72%
School supports development
65%
School keeps me informed
61%
Behaviour is good
61%
School responds to concerns
59%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.5%
White Other1.8%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Mixed Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Other0.3%
Location
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52.98143, -1.99271 · ST10 1LH
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN136959
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.thecheadleacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Cheadle Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Cheadle Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 May 2019.
Is The Cheadle Academy a good school?
The Cheadle Academy scores 19.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Cheadle Academy?
Based on 54 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Cheadle Academy receives a satisfaction score of 70% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Cheadle Academy in GCSEs?
The Cheadle Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.0. 48% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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