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Kidsgrove Secondary School

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personMr Steven Frost

corporate_fareTHE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST

location_onStoke-on-Trent, ST7 4DL

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

295

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Attainment 8

35.9

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GCSE Rank

#51 in Staffordshire

#2,960 of 3,216 nationally

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Kidsgrove Secondary School is a Academy converter secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Kidsgrove Secondary School is an academy converter in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST. The school has approximately 338 pupils on roll, of whom 28% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.9, placing the school #51 in Staffordshire and #2,960 of 3,216 nationally. 15.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 4.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 19.6:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

35.9

Grade 5+ E&M

15.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)4.4%

Entering EBacc31.70%

EBacc APS3.15

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.5

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24.60%

EBacc APS3.47

2023

Progress 8 Score

-1.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

34.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS3.04

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.53

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc7%

EBacc APS3.32

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

69%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)55%

Apprenticeships10%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)19%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)71%

Apprenticeships14%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

18 April 2023

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-04-18

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2016-11-08

Schools into Special Measures Visit 5 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2015-02-25

None EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.1%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.8%(6 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 338 pupils. During this period, there were 7 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.1%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	338	7	2.1%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	337	10	3.0%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	300	6	2.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	300	6	2.0%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	301	13	4.3%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	293	9	3.1%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	295	9	3.1%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	290	9	3.1%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	273	5	1.8%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	270	5	1.9%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	263	8	3.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	268	11	4.1%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	266	2	0.8%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	265	9	3.4%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	291	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	291	5	1.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	285	5	1.8%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	308	1	0.3%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	314	4	1.3%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	0	1	-	3.8%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 30 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 9 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 9 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 3 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

88.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

88.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

22.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree37%

agree47%

disagree6%

strongly disagree6%

don't know4%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree29%

agree43%

disagree20%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree47%

agree20%

disagree14%

strongly disagree2%

not applicable18%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree43%

agree41%

disagree10%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree43%

agree37%

disagree8%

strongly disagree6%

don't know6%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree37%

agree51%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree20%

agree53%

disagree20%

strongly disagree2%

don't know6%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree33%

agree51%

disagree8%

don't know8%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree29%

agree51%

disagree4%

strongly disagree6%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes88%

no12%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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