The Cheadle Academy
Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 1LH · Staffordshire · secondary school
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40th 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 826 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9/10 among them, against 1.5/10 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 | 30.8 · 17 | 30% | 0.50 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.68 · 9 | 25% | 0.22 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 41.2 · 25 | 10% | 0.25 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Cheadle Academy overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted (inspected 2025-03). In 2024/25, 30.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 40.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.68 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than nationally similar peers. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8 out of 10 among them, against 1.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Debate Society, D of E, and Musical Theatre. Sports include Football, Netball, and Badminton. Trips cover galleries, professional sporting games, and a PGL residential. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 380 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,000. 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 Progress 8 score and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Attainment 8? How does the school structure its after-school club to support pupil wellbeing?
What Ofsted said about The Cheadle Academy
Overview
The Cheadle Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. The report describes a "welcoming and friendly school" where staff hold "high expectations for all pupils" and provide daily care. While aspirations have not yet been fully achieved, pupils now produce work of a "higher standard than previously."
Strengths
- Staff know pupils well and provide effective pastoral care, with pupils trusting adults to support them.
- The school delivers an "ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum" that helps pupils develop knowledge and skills effectively.
- An effective reading strategy, including a ‘reading mindfulness’ programme, positively impacts pupils’ interest in reading.
- Pupils are "polite and respectful," attend school regularly, and benefit from a wide range of clubs, activities, and careers advice.
- Leadership is clear and supportive, with efforts to reduce staff workload and improve well-being appreciated by staff.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must provide more precise information on how to improve work, as some pupils do not always know how to address misconceptions.
- Documentation for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) must better identify precise support needs so teachers can adapt teaching effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 37.0 |
| 2024/25 | 40.0 |
| 2025/26 | 41.2 |
| 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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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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