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The King's CofE Academy
First Avenue, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 1DP, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
24.5 / 100
Bottom 25%
Better than 25% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
746
Capacity
750
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 79% nationally. However, only 49% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and the percentage of students progressing to top-third universities is notably low at 0%. Overall, it offers a decent educational experience with room for improvement in key areas.
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Last inspected: 7 November 2017Older 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. | 40.1 | 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%. | 49% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 27% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 2% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 1% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 65% | 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%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 17 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.7%
White Other2.5%
Black African2.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
Other0.7%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.08485, -2.24582 · ST7 1DP
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN148402
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.thekingscofeacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is The King's CofE Academy rated by Ofsted?
The King's CofE Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 November 2017.
Is The King's CofE Academy a good school?
The King's CofE Academy scores 24.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 25% 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 King's CofE Academy in GCSEs?
The King's CofE Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.1. 49% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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