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Alsager School
Hassall Road, Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent, Cheshire, ST7 2HR, Cheshire East
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
66.8 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,519
Capacity
1,575
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 51.9, placing it in the top 23% nationally. A commendable 75% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 66% progress to university, including 25% to top-third institutions. However, parents might note that while these figures are strong, there may be room for improvement in the percentage achieving higher grades.
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Last inspected: 17 January 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 51.9 | Top 23% 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%. | 75% | Top 27% 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%. | 52% | Top 32% 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%. | 77% | Top 20% 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%. | 41% | Top 20% 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%. | 66% | Above 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%. | 25% | Above avg |
Based on 154 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.3%
White Other2.1%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Black African0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Asian Indian0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Other0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.09906, -2.31825 · ST7 2HR
School details
Local authorityCheshire East
RegionNorth West
URN140108
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.alsagerschool.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Alsager School rated by Ofsted?
Alsager School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 January 2023.
Is Alsager School a good school?
Alsager School scores 66.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Alsager School in GCSEs?
Alsager School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.9. 75% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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