The Cheadle Academy

About The Cheadle Academy

The Cheadle Academy is an academy converter in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 398 pupils on roll. It is part of THE CHEADLE ACADEMY. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.2 (2025/26). 28.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Staffordshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

398 / 1,000 (40%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Station Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 1LH

Phone

01538493900

Principal

Nicola Slack

Website

http://www.thecheadleacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Cheadle Academy?

The Cheadle Academy is an academy converter in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does The Cheadle Academy have?

The Cheadle Academy has 398 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Cheadle Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Cheadle Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.2 in 2025/26.

Is The Cheadle Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Cheadle Academy is part of THE CHEADLE ACADEMY.

Where is The Cheadle Academy?

The Cheadle Academy is located at Station Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 1LH.