Kidsgrove Secondary School
URN: 146635 • Stoke-on-Trent ST7 4DL
Overview
- Name
- Kidsgrove Secondary School
- URN
- 146635
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Steven Frost (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01782948259
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Gloucester Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST7 4DL
Summary
Kidsgrove Secondary School is a mixed academy converter located in Stoke-on-Trent, catering to students aged 11-16. With a current enrolment of 338 pupils against a capacity of 829, the school prides itself on providing a nurturing and inclusive environment. As part of the Shaw Education Trust, Kidsgrove Secondary is committed to raising student aspirations and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their background or prior achievements.
The school employs a 1:1 iPad initiative, integrating digital technology into the curriculum to enhance learning experiences. This innovative approach supports diverse learning needs and promotes engagement through adaptive teaching strategies. Kidsgrove Secondary focuses on developing essential skills and qualifications that empower students to take charge of their futures.
The ethos of the school centres on student well-being and personal growth, with a strong emphasis on integrity, equality, and community involvement. Kidsgrove Secondary aims to create a supportive atmosphere where all members of the school community can thrive and achieve their full potential.
The school employs a 1:1 iPad initiative, integrating digital technology into the curriculum to enhance learning experiences. This innovative approach supports diverse learning needs and promotes engagement through adaptive teaching strategies. Kidsgrove Secondary focuses on developing essential skills and qualifications that empower students to take charge of their futures.
The ethos of the school centres on student well-being and personal growth, with a strong emphasis on integrity, equality, and community involvement. Kidsgrove Secondary aims to create a supportive atmosphere where all members of the school community can thrive and achieve their full potential.
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- About Us (other)
- Agile Sprints (other)
- British Values (other)
- Student Core Values (other)
- Digital Strategy (other)
- Our Ethos and Values (other)
- Key Information at a Glance (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- St Joseph's College (74.5)
- Painsley Catholic College (70.2)
- Endon High School (64.8)
- Alsager School (64.4)
- Painsley Catholic College (64.2)
Key details
- LA
- Staffordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 829
- Pupils
- 338
- Boys
- 184
- Girls
- 154
- FSM %
- 24.90
- Open date
- 2018-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-04-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 338 | 184 | 154 | 829 | 24.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 300 | 161 | 139 | 829 | 24.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 270 | 140 | 130 | 829 | 23.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 270 | 140 | 130 | 829 | 23.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 266 | 148 | 118 | 829 | 19.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 291 | 165 | 126 | 829 | 17.90 |
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