The Kingsway School

A requires improvement academy converter school in Stockport. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Kingsway School.

Cheadle, SK84QX Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
48.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.26
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 65.2%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
23 May 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Foxland Road
Cheadle, SK84QX
Phone
1614287706
Website
kingsway.stockport.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142509
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Foxland Road, Cheadle, SK8 4QX
Website
http://www.kingsway.stockport.sch.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1570 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,308
Free School Meals
25.0% (327 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.1% (54 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
30.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
45.0
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.1
English Attainment 8:
9.9
Maths Attainment 8:
8.9
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.0
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.1
Ebacc English:
93.2%
Ebacc Entry:
27.6%
Ebacc Humanities:
86.8%
Ebacc Languages:
48.4%
Ebacc Maths:
96.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
95.6%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.26
Progress 8 Range:
-0.44 to -0.08

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
65.2 (+13.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
45.0 (+5.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
36 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
218
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,308 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Opportunity Achievement Respect Compassion

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Mrs Anna Fowler emphasising ambition, curiosity, community and the four values: Opportunity, Achievement, Respect and Compassion.

Curriculum Highlights

KS4 GCSE Subjects Year 9 Options PPE Curriculum (including RSHE) ELT Curriculum Principles Curriculum Intent Curriculum by Department

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