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The Kingsway School
Foxland Road, Cheadle SK8 4QX
The Kingsway School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,330 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In May 2023 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Education Learning Trust. (Werneth School is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Admissions, Attainment and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Environment.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Attainment: Above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are about average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average. Show details
Progress: About average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very high.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
No A-level data

Provision for special educational needs
 Severe learning difficulty
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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