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The Kingsway School
Foxland Road, Cheadle, Cheshire, SK8 4QX, Stockport
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.9 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,292
Capacity
1,570
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.5, this school performs in the top 46% nationally, and 72% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating a solid foundation in core subjects. However, it is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted, which may raise concerns for some parents. The school's LocaleIQ score suggests it is better than only 9% of schools, highlighting potential areas for growth.
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Last inspected: 23 May 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 46.5 | Top 46% 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%. | 72% | Top 34% 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%. | 51% | Top 34% 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%. | 46% | Top 37% 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%. | 28% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British61.1%
Asian Pakistani12.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
White Other2.5%
Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Black African2.0%
Asian Other1.9%
Mixed Other1.9%
Asian Chinese1.7%
Asian Indian1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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53.38698, -2.22663 · SK8 4QX
School details
Local authorityStockport
RegionNorth West
URN142509
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is The Kingsway School rated by Ofsted?
The Kingsway School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 May 2023.
Is The Kingsway School a good school?
The Kingsway School scores 8.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% 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 The Kingsway School in GCSEs?
The Kingsway School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.5. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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