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Kidsgrove Secondary School

Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST7 4DLSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2023
Progress 8
-0.50
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
104 1st-choice / 112 places
Ranking
#2,600
of 3,141 nationally

About Kidsgrove Secondary School

Kidsgrove Secondary School sits within the Staffordshire local authority, a mixed state secondary for 11 to 16 year olds in Newcastle-under-Lyme. In the local landscape, it ranks 8th out of 10 schools in the Newcastle-under-Lyme area when measured by Progress 8, placing it in the bottom half of its immediate peers. The top-performing schools nearby include The Friary School, St John Fisher Catholic College, and Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, all of which post stronger academic scores. Across the wider Staffordshire authority, which contains 75 secondary schools, Kidsgrove ranks 45th. The school is significantly undersubscribed relative to its capacity — it has 338 pupils against a capacity of 829 — yet it was oversubscribed for 2025/26 admissions, receiving 185 applications for 112 places and making 104 first-preference offers. This suggests a local reputation that draws families despite the school’s relatively modest academic standing.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressGloucester Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST7 4DL
HeadteacherSteven Frost
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils338
Free School Meals (FSM)24.9%
School Capacity338 / 829 (41% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Apr 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Tennis CourtsScience LabsGymnasiumAstro TurfLibraryMusic RoomsTheatreSixth Form CentreSports HallPlaying FieldsSwimming PoolArt Studios

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingCross CountryCricketRugbyTennisDance

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaBook ClubCodingEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

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Teaching hours

08:35 – 15:05

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

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