The Kingsway School

URN: 106141 • Cheadle SK8 4QX

Overview

Name
The Kingsway School
URN
106141
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
60.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
J Lowe (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Foxland Road, Cheadle SK8 4QX

Summary

The Kingsway School, located in Cheadle, Stockport, is a mixed community secondary school with a capacity of 1,670 students. The school is committed to fostering an educational environment that promotes ambition, respect, and compassion, aiming to help students achieve their full potential both academically and personally. The ethos is built around four core values: Opportunity, Achievement, Respect, and Compassion, which guide the school's approach to learning and community engagement.

The curriculum at The Kingsway School is designed to be engaging and challenging, supported by expert teaching and a range of extra-curricular activities. The school emphasizes the importance of personal development alongside academic success, aiming to prepare students for their future roles in society. Additionally, the school encourages strong relationships with parents and offers various consultation evenings to foster collaboration and support for student learning.

Despite recent challenges highlighted in the May 2023 Ofsted report, which rated the school as requiring improvement in several areas, The Kingsway School is actively working to enhance student behaviour and well-being. The school community values open communication, ensuring that students feel safe and supported, with trusted adults available to address their concerns.

Key details

LA
Stockport
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1670
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
Close date
2016-01-31
Last Ofsted
2013-04-11
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cheshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1670
2024-09-11 1670
2023-09-11 1670
2022-09-11 1670
2021-09-11 1670
2020-09-11 1670

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