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The Kingsway School
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- Stockport SK8 4QX
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Some pupils' learning across the curriculum is uneven.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils feel happy and safe but some use discriminatory language.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have secure knowledge of subjects they teach.
Strengths and Challenges: Many teachers are not equipped to adapt curriculum delivery for pupils with SEND.
Opportunities for Involvement: Wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports clubs and Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award.
Communication: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinions and find out others' views.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders take appropriate action when pupils report bullying.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have taken steps to improve education quality, but oversight is lacking.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders recently strengthened safeguarding systems.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders take appropriate action on bullying, but discriminatory language use persists.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of activities, including sports clubs and Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils experience a suitable careers programme, including mock interviews.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Some pupils with SEND do not achieve as well as they should due to insufficient support.
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The Kingsway School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater Manchester, North West.
It has 1308 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 44% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I am thrilled that you are considering bringing your child into our school.
You may learn more about what makes The Kingsway School a great option for you and your kid on our school website.
We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of academic excellence and polite behaviour; your child deserves nothing less. We have inspiring and competent teachers as well as a variety of good facilities.
At The Kingsway School, pupils from all backgrounds succeed.
This is a high-achieving school with a curriculum created to both excite and challenge students.
I recognise that as a parent or carer, your top priorities are your child's achievement and well-being.
Thus, choose the best secondary school may seem like one of the most crucial choices you will have to make.
Visit our school to see how our motto of "Opportunity, Achievement, and Respect" is put into practise.
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You may learn more about what makes The Kingsway School a great option for you and your kid on our school website.
We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of academic excellence and polite behaviour; your child deserves nothing less. We have inspiring and competent teachers as well as a variety of good facilities.
At The Kingsway School, pupils from all backgrounds succeed.
This is a high-achieving school with a curriculum created to both excite and challenge students.
I recognise that as a parent or carer, your top priorities are your child's achievement and well-being.
Thus, choose the best secondary school may seem like one of the most crucial choices you will have to make.
Visit our school to see how our motto of "Opportunity, Achievement, and Respect" is put into practise.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.6 | - | 14.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 44% | 98% | 70% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 27.50% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 22.46% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 33.07% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 46% | 22.64% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 6.25% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% | 9.39% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.23 | 2.1 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 86.53% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 308 | 153 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 80.07% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 30.73% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 4.33% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 42% | 28.93% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 15.87% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.07% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.53% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.07 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 23% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 33.75% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 53% | 18.89% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% | 8.64% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 41% | 11.5% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.77 | 2.12 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 85.6% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 310 | 149 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 80.87% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 18.8% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 8% | 5.27% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 59% | 40.13% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 16.53% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.8% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.93% | 2.13% |
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Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% 4 | 21.29% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 1 | 30.79% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 48% | 19.71% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% 5 | 8.42% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% 2 | 11.79% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.29 | 2.03 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 91.14% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 284 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 83.71% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 15% | 14.57% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 6.36% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 65% | 39.21% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 23.29% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.71% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.86% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.1 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% 4 | 21.46% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% 1 | 33.38% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 53% | 21.17% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 5 | 8.83% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% 7 | 13.04% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.22 | 2.06 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 70.14% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 284 | 145 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 61.29% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 9% | 10.93% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.5% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 70% | 39% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.93% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.93% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.93% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 22.38% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 33.29% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 28% | 21.38% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 12.24% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 13.95% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 80.29% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 271 | 140 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 65.43% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 12.57% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 6.71% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 62% | 36.21% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 16.93% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.86% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.07% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 1st Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 2nd Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Kingsway School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
