Alsager School
Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 2HR · Cheshire East · secondary school
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12th of 22 secondary schools in Cheshire East we can score, 23 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 693 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5/10 among them, against 5.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 42.6 · 44 | 30% | 1.31 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.21 · 65 | 25% | 1.63 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.6 · 63 | 10% | 0.63 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Alsager School overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. In 2024/25, 51.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 51.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.21 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.4 out of 10 among them, against 6.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a homework club and the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Music tuition and a school production are available, alongside an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,528 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,575. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores relative to similar-intake schools? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment in English and maths? How does the after-school club integrate with the homework club for additional support?
What Ofsted said about Alsager School
Overview
Pupils are described as “happy and safe” at this school, forging strong relationships with staff and peers. Leaders have developed a “broad and ambitious” curriculum that is largely “relevant and engaging,” resulting in pupils achieving well. The school maintains high expectations for behaviour, with staff dealing “swiftly” with incidents, though some concerns regarding bullying persist.
Strengths
- Teachers possess “strong subject knowledge” and present learning clearly, helping pupils “remember more of their learning.”
- Leaders “accurately identify, assess and support pupils with SEND,” ensuring they progress through the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
- A “comprehensive reading support programme” helps pupils with difficulties catch up quickly with their peers.
- Pupils benefit from a “wide range of extra-curricular activities,” including a popular debating club and a group discussing equality.
- Staff feel “valued and supported,” with leaders carefully considering workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should “finalise their curriculum thinking” in a very small number of subjects where pupils currently have gaps in knowledge.
- Leaders must provide staff with “specific knowledge” for ‘SPIRIT’ personal development sessions to ensure pupils remember important topics consistently.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” with staff confidently identifying at-risk pupils and leaders working closely with external agencies.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.2 |
| 2024/25 | 51.9 |
| 2025/26 | 48.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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