Kidsgrove Secondary School
Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 4DL · Staffordshire · secondary school
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42nd 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 the 912 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.3/10 among them, against 1.3/10 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 | 28.3 · 13 | 30% | 0.38 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.5 · 16 | 25% | 0.40 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 37.1 · 9 | 10% | 0.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kidsgrove Secondary School overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in 2023. In 2024/25, 15.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 35.9, compared with the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.5 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse 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 0.1 out of 10 among them, against 0.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Student Council, Duke of Edinburgh Scheme, Homework Club, GCSE Revision Club, Chess Club, Darts Club, Spanish Club, and Technology Sessions. Sports include trampolining, football, basketball, skiing, badminton, netball, fitness, and cross-country. Arts provision features class bands, while trips include residential visits abroad and theatre outings.
Getting in
The published school roll is 394 pupils against a stated capacity of 829. 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 close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve Progress 8 scores for students from similar backgrounds? How are the various clubs and sports scheduled to ensure
What Ofsted said about Kidsgrove Secondary School
Overview
Kidsgrove Secondary School is described as having a “close-knit community feel” where “relationships are warm” and pupils feel their “voice matters.” The report highlights “significant improvements in all aspects of school life” since the headteacher joined, noting that pupils are “proud to attend” and staff “enjoy working there.” Overall effectiveness and all other key judgement areas are rated as Good.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a “broad” curriculum that is “thoughtfully mapped” to help pupils build knowledge and skills over time.
- Teachers use “strong subject knowledge” and “real-life examples” to share new ideas, with electronic tablets enhancing digital skills.
- There is a strong commitment to inclusion, ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “actively involved in extra-curricular activities.”
- Behaviour and attendance have improved, with the number of suspensions decreasing as pupils live up to “higher expectations.”
- The personal development curriculum provides “high-quality guidance” on careers, healthy relationships, and modern British values.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure consistent use of strategies to check pupil understanding across all subjects, as inconsistent checking can slow progress.
- Leaders must ensure all teachers have the skills to effectively adapt learning to meet the differing needs and abilities of pupils, including those with SEND.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” with staff receiving appropriate training and leaders taking “swift, appropriate action” to support pupils at risk.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 38.8 |
| 2024/25 | 35.9 |
| 2025/26 | 37.1 |
| 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
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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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