Alsager School

A good academy converter school in Cheshire East. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Alsager School.

Stoke-On-Trent, ST72HR Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
58.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.21
English & Maths grade 4+ %
62.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 75.2%
Continue in education or training
54.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 60.0%
Sustained employment
42.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 19.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
17 January 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hassall Road
Alsager
Stoke-On-Trent, ST72HR
Phone
1270871100
Website
alsagerschool.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140108
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Hassall Road, Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 2HR
Website
http://www.alsagerschool.org/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE CORNOVII TRUST
Capacity
1575 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,534
Free School Meals
12.9% (198 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.2% (49 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
50.2
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.7
English Attainment 8:
10.3
Maths Attainment 8:
9.9
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
15.2
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.7
Ebacc English:
97.2%
Ebacc Entry:
44.1%
Ebacc Humanities:
95.3%
Ebacc Languages:
78.3%
Ebacc Maths:
99.2%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.4%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.21
Progress 8 Range:
0.04 to 0.39
University Progression:
58.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
60.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
19.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
10.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
58%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
156 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
10.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
44.1 (+24.7 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
75.2 (+23.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
50.2 (+10.7 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.21 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
96 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
192
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,534 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(13 students)
Sports Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
D&T Product Design (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(12 students)
Health Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"An Achieving School; A Caring Community"

Kindness Respect Respect for people Trust Optimism Intentionality

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher welcomes their role and describes Alsager School as a caring community that fosters kindness and respect, with a mission statement of being “An Achieving School, A Caring Community” and a invitation to read the strategy statement for the school’s vision and aims.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

SPIRIT Enrichment SPIRIT: Extra Curricular Clubs Ethnic Kaleidoscope Group Anti-Bullying Ambassadors SPIRIT: Learning Journey School Production Residential Trips Duke of Edinburgh Award Ambassadors

Facilities

Learning Resource Centre (LRC) Sixth Form Studio in D10 (with computers)

Curriculum Highlights

Mathematics Mastery approach is embedded in the Mathematics curriculum English is given language its own place with a focus on reading and literacy across the curriculum Languages taught with emphasis on vocabulary and grammar; IT literacy and coding languages taught In Technology, pupils learn about designers and artists and work with tools to draw, hand sew, metal and wood; use CAD tools and related techniques PE taught with focus on safe exercise and understanding of attack/defence strategies in sports Humanities curricula are sequenced with a humanities project; Geography covers environmental protection and global perspectives; History and Art History study notable events and figures RE teaches different religions and cultures with GCSE continuation into KS4 Music covers composing and performing; notation and performance across genres Art and Art History cover drawing, painting and the history of art; inspiration from a range of artists and cultures Science curriculum aims to provide knowledge to explain everyday occurrences using science rather than magic; knowledge is linked across disciplines Forest School builds independence, resilience and communication skills SPIRIT (PSHE) curriculum supports pastoral work; together with other curricula shows the importance of laws and boundaries, integrity, and healthy living Lessons timetabled in a 50-period fortnight with SPIRIT learning and assemblies; options process enables KS4/KS5 study across arts, humanities and sciences alongside a core curriculum (English, Maths, Science, RE, Humanities, MFL, SPIRIT and PE) Reading is prioritised across the school with explicit vocabulary instruction and disciplinary literacy A coordinated program of support and intervention for students with weakest literacy

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