The Cheadle Academy
| Type | Secondary |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Station Road Cheadle Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire ST10 1LH |
| Phone | 01538493900 |
| Reference Number | 136959 |
Description
betaThe Cheadle Academy, located at ST10 1LH on Station Road in Cheadle, Staffordshire, is a coeducational, academy school that extends from Years 7 to 13. Established in 1970, the institution has over 800 students and offers a range of subject choices, including arts as its specialism. The school prides itself on promoting success with its motto, "Feliciter Promovender."
The academy provides a broad curriculum that includes core subjects like Science, Maths, English, Languages, Religious Education, Business Studies, Information Communication Technology, and several optional courses in Health and Social Care, BTEC Sport, Geography, History, Art, Technology, Physical Education, and Music.
Students in Years 10 and 11 can choose a variety of electives, which has shown success in exam results. For example, 67% of students achieved 9-5 grades in Maths, 68% of students in English Language, and an exceptional 98% of students in English Literature. The overall percentage of pupils who achieved 5 or more 9-5 grades is 61%, and the pass rate for Grade 5 or higher in Maths and English is 58%.
The school offers its own sixth form provision, established in September 2017, and it follows a long history starting with its formation in 1970 through the merging of Cheadle Grammar School and Mackenzie Secondary Modern. The Cheadle Academy now also houses a sixth form college and hosts its own fully licensed high school radio station, created by students and staff.
Participation in drama and music productions is an important aspect of the school, with recent examples like "Back to the 80s" and "Grease." The Academy fosters school productions and connects with the local community through its high school radio station, which is popular online and encourages interaction via text message.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 470 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.36%
Girls: 50.64% |
Year Groups
| Year | Number of pupils |
|---|---|
| 7 | 89 |
| 8 | 81 |
| 9 | 83 |
| 10 | 104 |
| 11 | 86 |
| 12 | 11 |
| 13 | 16 |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2019-06-24 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-05-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2018-09-25 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2018-04-18 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2017-03-21 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2015-05-01 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2015-01-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-06-21 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-02-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2011-11-08 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Cheadle High School | ||
| 2010-05-24 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-09-29 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-02-27 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-11-28 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2007-06-27 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2007-01-24 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-11-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-01-17 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 24 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 37 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 23 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 37 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 12 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 37 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 21 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 37 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 14 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 37 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 12 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 37 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 14 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 37 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 8 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 37 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 19 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 37 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 17 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 37 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 9 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 37 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 30 | 7 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.35 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.