Chesterton Community Sports College
Newcastle, ST5 7LP · Staffordshire · secondary school
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33rd of 56 secondary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 70 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.8/10 against 577 of them, against 2.6/10 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 | 26.3 · 9 | 30% | 0.28 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.1 · 42 | 25% | 1.06 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.8 · 33 | 10% | 0.33 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chesterton Community Sports College overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. In 2024/25, 22.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 41.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.1 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in school concerts, whole-school productions, primary school variety shows, and a GCSE Music Ensemble Evening. They also take theatre trips and a residential trip to London.
Getting in
The published school roll is 915 pupils against a stated capacity of 870. 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
What support is available for pupils whose Progress 8 score is below 0? How are the arts and music provisions integrated into the daily timetable?
What Ofsted said about Chesterton Community Sports College
Overview
The inspection found that Chesterton Community Sports College provides a high-quality education within a "calm and orderly atmosphere." Pupils behave well, feel safe, and benefit from a "broad and ambitious curriculum" that prepares them effectively for their next steps. Leaders and staff are described as confident and supportive, with strong relationships fostering a positive learning environment.
Strengths
- The school maintains a "calm and orderly atmosphere" where bullying is rare and relationships between staff and pupils are "very positive."
- Teachers have "high expectations" and build lessons around "crucial knowledge," using regular assessments to identify and address gaps in learning.
- The curriculum is broad, allowing all pupils, including those with special educational needs, to study a wide range of subjects and vocational qualifications.
- Pupils engage in a "wide choice of extra-curricular activities," including sports, arts, and community projects, enhancing their personal development.
- Parents and carers largely recommend the school, praising the caring environment and the range of subjects on offer.
Areas to improve
- Strategies in "pupil passports" for supporting pupils with special educational needs sometimes "lack sufficient precision," and teachers use this information inconsistently, causing learning quality to vary.
- Leaders do not routinely evaluate the impact of the pupil premium plan, meaning it is not always clear how well support strategies are working or how much pupils are benefiting.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong safeguarding culture" throughout the school, regular staff training, and robust checks on adults.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 43.8 |
| 2024/25 | 41.2 |
| 2025/26 | 42.8 |
| 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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