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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Teachers support pupils to learn effectively in almost all subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils typically behave well in lessons and around the school site.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers plan regular opportunities for pupils to recall what they have learned.
Strengths and Challenges: Leaders have continued to improve the quality of education.
Communication: Leaders and staff communicate effectively with parents about their child's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are generally satisfied but some worry about bullying.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders deal swiftly with any incidents of poor behaviour.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have developed a curriculum that is broad and ambitious.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders provide high-quality safeguarding training.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders deal effectively with bullying.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils benefit from a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students in the sixth form have a well-designed enrichment programme.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students in the sixth form are well prepared for next steps.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils explore careers education during 鈥楽PIRIT鈥� lessons.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders accurately identify, assess, and support pupils with SEND.
Subjects Offered: Leaders have increased the proportion of pupils taking a modern foreign language at GCSE.
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Alsager School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 1534 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 46% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
96.80% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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In my capacity as Executive Headteacher of Alsager School, let me express my gratitude for your visit to our website. I have a great deal of pride in our institution, our solid principles, and our excellent academic standards. Our educational strategy is supported by our mission statement, "An Achieving School; A Caring Community." Our GCSE and Sixth Form results are consistently significantly above local and national averages, demonstrating the exceptional achievement of our students. In addition, we offer a warm, nurturing environment that enables our students to reach their greatest potential. At Alsager, we strive for the highest standards in everything we do and this was recognised by Ofsted in 2016 when we were graded as 'outstanding' in all areas. We aim to provide each of our pupils with the opportunity to attain the qualifications and develop the skills which allows them to access further education and preparing them for the competitive world of work.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 51动漫 grade |
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.7 | - | 15.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 46% | 98% | 6% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 17.50% | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.01 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 27.76% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 41.84% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 78% | 21.49% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 7.86% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 11.57% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.38 | 2.65 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 94% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 232 | 148 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 86.15% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 37.15% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 61% | 32.69% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 4.31% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 12.12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.42% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.42% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.25 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 32% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 46.74% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 30% | 19.68% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 10.59% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 14% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.6 | 2.91 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 91.46% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 242 | 144 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 86.17% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 37.13% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 61% | 37.33% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 3.79% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 7.71% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.75% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.58% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.22 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 10 | 33.33% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% 3 | 48% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 35% | 20.37% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% 2 | 8.6% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% 4 | 12.63% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.61 | 3 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 82.82% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 224 | 135 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 76.09% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 35.82% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 53% | 35.09% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.59% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 0.41% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.91% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.91% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.25 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 16 | 35.72% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% 7 | 52.55% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 30% | 22.59% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 3 | 11.28% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% 7 | 16.03% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.52 | 3.11 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 77.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 206 | 144 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 70.77% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 30.09% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 49% | 36.91% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.68% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.14% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.14% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.14% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.29 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 31.5% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 47.14% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 21% | 20.57% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 12.29% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 13.39% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 81.2% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 230 | 164 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 63.8% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 37.2% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 36.55% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 1.25% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 0.25% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 6.7% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.85% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.3 | 27.53 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.24 | 27.13 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.50% | 11.2% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 138 | 221 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 53.21% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 8.47% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 25.74% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 9.16% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.09 | 31.24 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.3 | 29.71 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 28.4% | 15.3% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 92 | 273 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 67% | 59.05% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 5.79% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 21.68% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 9.11% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.46 2 | 27.9 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.27 2 | 26.55 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.8% | 12.35% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 121 | 237 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 64% | 53.59% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 17% | 10.71% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 24.41% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 7.29% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.72 2 | 28.01 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.79 2 | 27.84 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.3% | 13.11% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 19 | 45.47% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 8% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 22.59% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.94% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.66 | 28.41 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.3 | 29.4 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.2% | 11.45% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 11 | 49.13% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 9% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 22.38% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.94% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Alsager School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
