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Alsager School

Cheshire East, ST7 2HRSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
Progress 8
+0.21
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
259 1st-choice / 262 places
Ranking
#1,069
of 3,141 nationally

About Alsager School

Alsager School is a large, mixed secondary in Cheshire East that is clearly in demand. With 1,519 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,575, it is running very close to full. The school received 434 applications for 262 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.66, and all 259 first-preference applicants were offered a place. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 14.2%, which is slightly above the national average for secondary schools and suggests a genuinely comprehensive intake. The school has no religious character and serves the local community without a selective admissions policy. Its size and popularity mean that families applying from outside the immediate catchment area should be realistic about their chances, though the data shows that those who put Alsager first are currently successful.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressHassall Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Cheshire East, ST7 2HR
HeadteacherAndrea O'Neill
Local AuthorityCheshire East
Number of Pupils1,519
Free School Meals (FSM)14.2%
School Capacity1,519 / 1,575 (96% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 8 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Dining HallMusic RoomsAstro TurfTennis CourtsLibraryArt StudiosTheatreGymnasiumSwimming PoolICT SuiteSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

FootballCricketRoundersBadmintonBasketballMartial ArtsHockeySwimming

Clubs & Activities

NewspaperDramaCodingChoirOrchestraBook ClubDebateDuke of Edinburgh

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:10

Source: alsagerschool.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Alsager School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.