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The Kingsway School
Requires Improvementgraded 23/05/2023Ages 11–161,292 pupilsDoes not apply
The Kingsway School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Cheadle, within the Stockport local authority. The school has around 1,292 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 23/05/2023 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 44.8 and 42% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Cheadle can view The Kingsway School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentRequires Improvement
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 23/05/2023
Attendance & staffing
Attendance90.0%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence30.6%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.6England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals24.9%England avg 28.6%
English not first language19.0%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 846.5
Progress 8-0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths51%
Grade 4+ English & maths72%
EBacc entry46%
EBacc average point score4.16
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Cheadle
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