How many pupils does Kidsgrove Secondary School have?

Kidsgrove Secondary School has 338 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Kidsgrove Secondary School's Ofsted rating?

Kidsgrove Secondary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 April 2023).

How does Kidsgrove Secondary School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Kidsgrove Secondary School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.1 in 2025/26.

Is Kidsgrove Secondary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Kidsgrove Secondary School is part of THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Kidsgrove Secondary School?

Kidsgrove Secondary School is located at Gloucester Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST7 4DL.

Kidsgrove Secondary School

Gloucester Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST7 4DL

Good

Inspected 18 April 2023

Good

Ofsted

37.1

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

338

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Kidsgrove Secondary School

Kidsgrove Secondary School is an academy converter in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 338 pupils on roll. It is part of THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 April 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.1 (2025/26). 22.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Staffordshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 338 / 829 (41%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 18 April 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

22.6%

Free school meals

1.5%

EAL

1.2%

SEN support

16.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

37.1

Attainment 8

53 pupils

28.3%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

43.4%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

69%

Sustained destination

55%

Stayed in education

10%

Apprenticeship

Attendance

6.5%

Overall absence

14.2%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

17.43

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.3 vs 2023/24

19.4

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

2.45

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

£51,927

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 37% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,144 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

6.98

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,453

Spend per pupil

£7,320

Income per pupil

54%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Gloucester Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST7 4DL
Phone: 01782948259
Head Teacher: Steven Frost
Website: https://kidsgrovesecondary.org.uk/

Academy Trust

THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Kidsgrove Secondary School?: Kidsgrove Secondary School is an academy converter in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Kidsgrove Secondary School have?: Kidsgrove Secondary School has 338 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Kidsgrove Secondary School's Ofsted rating?: Kidsgrove Secondary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 April 2023).
How does Kidsgrove Secondary School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Kidsgrove Secondary School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.1 in 2025/26.
Is Kidsgrove Secondary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Kidsgrove Secondary School is part of THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Kidsgrove Secondary School?: Kidsgrove Secondary School is located at Gloucester Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST7 4DL.

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