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The Cheadle Academy is a secondary academy in Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, The Cheadle Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.68 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 37.0, 45% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C-.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 21.2%, 21% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 8.4%.
After leaving The Cheadle Academy, student destinations include 39% going on to university and 17% entering apprenticeships.
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The Cheadle Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.68, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 37.0. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
45% of students at The Cheadle Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at The Cheadle Academy achieve an average A-Level grade of C-. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
The Cheadle Academy has an overall absence rate of 8.4%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at The Cheadle Academy is 21.2%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
21% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
20% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
After leaving The Cheadle Academy, 39% go on to university and 17% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Crime Nearby
75/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
26/mo
35% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 6.2 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.5
Bus Stops
8
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Stoke-on-Trent area
2.8
Poor
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Data Score
Computed from 20 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.