The Kingsway School
Cheadle, SK8 4QX · Stockport · secondary school
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11th of 14 secondary schools in Stockport we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.3/10 against 890 of them, against 4.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 16 | 35% | 0.55 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 49.0 · 60 | 30% | 1.80 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.26 · 30 | 25% | 0.76 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.4 · 62 | 10% | 0.62 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Kingsway School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.26 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a board games club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,260 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,570. 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? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8? How does the new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about The Kingsway School
Overview
The Kingsway School has undergone a "rapid journey of improvement" since its previous inspection, with leaders acting decisively to reset the culture and ethos. The report describes a "positive transformation" evident across every aspect of provision, creating a "kind and compassionate school community" where pupils feel happy, settled, and safe.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- Attendance has seen "sustained improvement" through a strategic approach, with persistent absence reducing year-on-year.
- Behaviour has improved significantly, with a "positive shift in culture" leading to fewer suspensions and rare bullying.
- Leaders foster an inclusive environment, providing effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils.
- Personal development is central to the school’s work, equipping pupils with skills for life in modern Britain through a responsive programme.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff design activities that help pupils develop "sufficient depth of knowledge and understanding" in their learning.
- Leaders should ensure staff make effective use of information about gaps in pupils’ knowledge to ensure they achieve as well as they should.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.0 |
| 2024/25 | 46.5 |
| 2025/26 | 48.4 |
| 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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