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Church Lawton School

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Church Lawton School

Cherry Tree Avenue, Church Lawton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 3EL

Free schools special · Ages 4–19 · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Nov 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

39.4school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
57.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
29.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
39.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.2%
Basics 9-5
45.5%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

39.4

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/2420.446.4
2024/2539.446.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24-1.330.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
9.1%
EBacc APS
3.82
EBacc 9-5
9.1%
EBacc 9-4
9.1%
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About Church Lawton School

Church Lawton School is a secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent, Cheshire East. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.4. The school has around 84 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Cherry Tree Avenue, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 3EL | More schools in Cheshire East

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Church Lawton School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2022 — Good
  2. Nov 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Church Lawton School

What is Church Lawton School's Ofsted rating?
Church Lawton School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Church Lawton School's latest exam results?
Church Lawton School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.4. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Church Lawton School located?
Church Lawton School is a secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent, Cheshire East (ST7 3EL).
How many pupils attend Church Lawton School?
Church Lawton School has around 84 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Church Lawton School with other schools?
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