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The King's CofE Academy
First Avenue, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent ST7 1DP
The King's CofE Academy is a non-selective, Church of England academy. It has about 760 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In March 2024 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. The present school opened in 2021.
This school is a member of Three Spires Trust. (Other schools in this trust include St Regis Church of England Academy and St Peter's Collegiate Academy.)
Particular strengths include Sixth form, Representation, Destinations and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Progress and Finances.
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Sixth form: Excellent. Destinations at 18 are excellent.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very high. Show details
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is roughly average.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is very high.
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
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