The Kingsway School, Cheadle
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The Kingsway School has created a kind and inclusive community where pupils feel valued and safe. Staff know their students well and provide targeted support to help all learners succeed, particularly disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs. The school offers a wealth of enrichment opportunities, from sports and creative clubs to leadership roles and work experience, helping pupils develop confidence and prepare for their futures.
Key Strengths
- Significant improvement in school culture and behaviour, with suspensions reducing markedly and pupils feeling safe and respected
- Strong inclusive provision for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, with tailored support and early intervention
- Comprehensive personal development programme including leadership opportunities, careers guidance, and cultural enrichment
- Warm, respectful relationships between staff and pupils with effective anti-bullying measures
- Strategic approach to attendance that has brought rates in line with national averages
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers need to use assessment data more consistently to identify knowledge gaps and ensure pupils are ready before moving to new learning
- Attainment of high prior attainers is being addressed but needs continued focus to match expectations
- Some pupils need more support to develop sufficient depth of knowledge and understanding in their learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and acted upon, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Duke of Edinburgh's Award, sports activities, creative clubs, educational visits, charity work, school cultural diploma, primary ambassadors, student leaders, anti-bullying ambassadors, work experience
The Kingsway School has undergone a rapid and positive transformation since its last inspection, with decisive leadership action improving culture, safeguarding, and behaviour. The school provides a broad and balanced curriculum with strong support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, though there remains scope to deepen pupils' subject knowledge.
At a Glance
24.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
22.5
Avg class size
46
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
80%
Available places
1,260 pupils
1,570 capacity
310 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Cheadle
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Cheadle
Admissions Demand - Stockport
Places available
3,392
Applications
3,486
Got 1st preference
76.2%
Got preferred school
94.2%
Secondary admissions across Stockport (2025/26)
Inspection History(11)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.86934%
Overall absence
24.06577%
Persistent absence
1,338
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Kingsway School
Lum Head Primary School
Gatley Primary School
Lady Barn House School
North Cheshire Jewish Primary School
Cheadle Village Primary School
Crossacres Primary Academy
Peel Hall Primary Academy
Prospect Vale Primary School
Ashgate Specialist Support Primary School
Cheadle Hulme Primary School
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