Kidsgrove Secondary School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Gloucester Road Stoke-on-Trent ST7 4DL |
| Phone | 01782948259 |
| Reference Number | 146635 |
Kidsgrove Secondary School has made significant strides since its establishment, marking its first inspection under the Education Act 2005 with a 'Good' overall rating. The school benefits from a close-knit community where relationships are strong, allowing pupils to feel comfortable and supported. Leadership changes in recent years have positively impacted the quality of education and the overall school environment. The commitment to inclusivity and support for pupils with special educational needs is commendable, fostering engagement and participation among all students in school activities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 338 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.44%
Girls: 45.56% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 24.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 58 | 40 | 98 |
| 8 | 38 | 29 | 67 |
| 9 | 30 | 31 | 61 |
| 10 | 23 | 29 | 52 |
| 11 | 35 | 25 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| White, Other | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Apr 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Apr 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong community feel with warm relationships.
- Improving outcomes for pupils with a higher completion rate of the English Baccalaureate.
- Broad curriculum designed to meet diverse needs of pupils.
- Effective personal development curriculum addressing important topics.
- Commitment to pupil well-being and support for staff.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent effectiveness of checking pupils' understanding.
- Need for better adaptation of learning to meet individual needs of all pupils, including those with SEND.
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
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 35.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 15% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 41.7% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 60 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 17 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 52 | 27 |
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Kidsgrove Primary School
Gloucester Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 4DL |
0 miles |
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Dove Bank Primary School
Off Rutland Road, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 4AP |
0.3 miles |
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St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary
Gloucester Road, Kidsgrove, ST7 1EL |
0.62 miles |
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St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy
Poplar Drive, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 4HT |
0.73 miles |
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Thursfield Primary School
Chapel Lane, Harriseahead, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 4JL |
1.02 miles |
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Woodcocks' Well CofE Primary School
Church Street, Mow Cop, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 3NQ |
1.08 miles |
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The Reginald Mitchell Primary School
Congleton Road, Butt Lane, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 1NA |
1.16 miles |
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Castle Primary School
Mow Cop Road, Mow Cop, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 4NE |
1.18 miles |
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Scholar Green Primary School
Congleton Road, Scholar Green, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 3HF |
1.28 miles |
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Goldenhill Primary Academy
Broadfield Road, Goldenhill, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 4QE |
1.38 miles |
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St Saviour's CofE Academy
Congleton Road, Talke, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 1LW |
1.4 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Academy, Goldenhill
Mobberley Road, Goldenhill, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 5RN |
1.49 miles |
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Packmoor Ormiston Academy
Carr Street, Packmoor, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 4SP |
1.56 miles |
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Star Academy, Sandyford
Burnaby Road, Sandyford, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 5PT |
1.7 miles |
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Springhead Primary School
Kingsley Road, Talke Pits, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 1RA |
1.89 miles |
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Summerbank Primary Academy
Summerbank Road, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 5HA |
2.2 miles |
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Whitfield Valley Primary Academy
Oxford Road, Fegg Hayes, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6TD |
2.33 miles |
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Knypersley First School
Newpool Road, Knypersley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 6NN |
2.34 miles |
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James Bateman Middle School
Park Lane, Knypersley, Biddulph, Staffordshire, ST8 7AT |
2.47 miles |
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Wonder Star School
Young People's Community Centre, Chapel Lane, Rode Heath, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 3SD |
2.52 miles |
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Bluebell School Ltd
Gloucester Road, Kidsgrove, Stoke on Trent, ST7 1EH |
0.53 miles |
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The King's CofE Academy
First Avenue, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 1DP |
0.82 miles |
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Church Lawton School
Cherry Tree Avenue, Church Lawton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 3EL |
2 miles |
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Watermill School
Turnhurst Road, Chell, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6JZ |
2.06 miles |
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Ormiston Horizon Academy
Turnhurst Road, Tunstall, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6JZ |
2.14 miles |
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TILT Education
The Bungalow, Cardway, Business Park, Linley Lane, Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 2UX |
2.22 miles |
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St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy
Little Chell Lane, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6LZ |
2.35 miles |
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Roaches School
Tunstall Road, Knypersley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 7AB |
2.43 miles |
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Biddulph High School
Conway Road, Knypersley, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 7AR |
2.75 miles |
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The Nest
Brownhills Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4JU |
2.87 miles |
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Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent
WESTPORT ROAD, TUNSTALL, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST6 4LD |
3.11 miles |
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Haywood Academy
High Lane, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 7AB |
3.28 miles |
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Alsager School
Hassall Road, Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent, Cheshire, ST7 2HR |
3.55 miles |
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Alpha Learning Staffordshire
Hobson Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 2AW |
3.86 miles |
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Castle Hill School
2 Castle Hill, Nantwich Road, Audley, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST7 8DH |
3.88 miles |
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Chesterton Community Sports College
Castle Street, Chesterton, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 7LP |
3.93 miles |
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Kaleidoscope School
Porthill Lodge, High Street, Wolstanton, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 0EZ |
4.01 miles |
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North Road Academy
North Road, Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 2BP |
4.12 miles |
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The Excel Academy
Milton Road, Sneyd Green, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 6LG |
4.57 miles |
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The Orme Academy
Milehouse Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 9JU |
4.64 miles |