The Kingsway School

About The Kingsway School

The Kingsway School is an academy converter in Cheadle, Stockport, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,292 pupils on roll. It is part of EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 May 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.4 (2025/26). 24.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Stockport →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,292 / 1,570 (82%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

23 May 2023

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

Foxland Road, Cheadle, Stockport, SK8 4QX

Phone

01614287706

Headteacher

Anna Fowler

Website

http://www.kingsway.stockport.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Kingsway School?

The Kingsway School is an academy converter in Cheadle, Stockport, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does The Kingsway School have?

The Kingsway School has 1,292 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Kingsway School's Ofsted rating?

The Kingsway School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 May 2023).

How does The Kingsway School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Kingsway School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48.4 in 2025/26.

Is The Kingsway School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Kingsway School is part of EDUCATION LEARNING TRUST.

Where is The Kingsway School?

The Kingsway School is located at Foxland Road, Cheadle, Stockport, SK8 4QX.