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Kidsgrove Secondary School

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Kidsgrove Secondary School

Gloucester Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 4DL

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Apr 2023

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

Academic picture

35.8school · 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

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
35.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
5.6%
Basics 9-5
15.0%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

35.8

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2334.546.4
2023/2438.846.4
2024/2535.846.0

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

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-1.210.00
2023/24-0.500.00
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 from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
31.7%
EBacc APS
3.14
EBacc 9-5
10.0%
EBacc 9-4
16.7%
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About Kidsgrove Secondary School

Kidsgrove Secondary School is a secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.8. The school has around 338 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Gloucester Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 4DL | More schools in Staffordshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Apr 2023 — Good
  2. Nov 2016 — Requires improvement (predecessor: The Kidsgrove Secondary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Kidsgrove Secondary School

What is Kidsgrove Secondary School's Ofsted rating?
Kidsgrove Secondary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Kidsgrove Secondary School's latest exam results?
Kidsgrove Secondary School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.8. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Kidsgrove Secondary School located?
Kidsgrove Secondary School is a secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire (ST7 4DL).
How many pupils attend Kidsgrove Secondary School?
Kidsgrove Secondary School has around 338 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Kidsgrove Secondary School with other schools?
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