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Schools in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)

A town in Staffordshire

  • Town
  • 11 schools and nurseries
  • 2,387 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are below England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) at a glance

Strong results at 16, weaker results at 11

How Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)'s schools compare with England, area by area.

  • Primary inspections

    Typical for England

    Rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted: 100%. England 96%. Higher is better.

  • Results at 11

    Below England

    Met the expected standard at KS2: 59%. England 62%. Higher is better.

  • Results at 16

    Better than England

    Attainment 8: 52.9 in 2026. England 46.2. Higher is better.

  • Attendance

    Better than England

    Persistent absence: 13%. England 18%. Lower is better.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries114 primary · 3 secondary · 5 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or betterRated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted: 100%. England 96%. Higher is better.Typical for England
  • Ready for secondary schoolMet the expected standard at KS2: 59%. England 62%. Higher is better.Below England
  • Strong pass in English and mathsGrade 5 or above in English and maths: 53%. England 46%. Higher is better.Better than England
  • Free school meals, primaryPupils eligible for free school meals: 22%. This describes the school. It isn't a score.A sign of family income
  • Pupils who miss a lot of schoolPersistent absence: 13%. England 18%. Lower is better.Better than England
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)

3 state schools in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands), best first

Bishop Rawle CofE Primary School

Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 1QA · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results close to the England average.

29 first choices, 29 offers made

Ready for secondary school60%

England 62%

Days missed a year
About 9
Pupils
144
View school Bishop Rawle CofE Primary School

Cheadle Primary School

Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 1EN · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 4 areas

Results well below the England average.

28 first choices, 29 offers made

Ready for secondary school46%

England 62%

Days missed a year
About 8
Pupils
312
View school Cheadle Primary School
See all 4 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)

2 state schools in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands), best first

Painsley Catholic College

Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 1LH · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

248 first choices, 246 offers made

Typical GCSE gradeGrade 6

England Grade 5

Days missed a year
About 10
Pupils
1,340
View school Painsley Catholic College

The Cheadle Academy

Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 1LH · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

59 first choices, 67 offers made

Typical GCSE gradeGrade 4

England Grade 5

Days missed a year
About 15
Pupils
380
View school The Cheadle Academy
See all 3 secondary schools

Nurseries in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)

5 in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands), highest Ofsted grade first

See all 5 nurseries

Sixth Forms in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)

2 in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands), by the school's Eduscope score

Painsley Catholic College

Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 1LH · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

248 first choices, 246 offers made

Typical GCSE gradeGrade 6

England Grade 5

Days missed a year
About 10
Pupils
1,340
View school Painsley Catholic College

The Cheadle Academy

Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 1LH · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

59 first choices, 67 offers made

Typical GCSE gradeGrade 4

England Grade 5

Days missed a year
About 15
Pupils
380
View school The Cheadle Academy

Special Schools in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)

1 in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands). Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Elm House School

St10 1ng · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 14

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed a year
–
Pupils
5
View school Elm House School

Private Schools in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)

1 in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands). Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Elm House School

St10 1ng · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 14

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed a year
–
Pupils
5
View school Elm House School
The map

Every school in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands), on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Cheadle Primary School, Needs attention in 4 areasThe Cheadle Academy, GoodSt Giles' Catholic Primary School, GoodPainsley Catholic College, GoodBishop Rawle CofE Primary School, Expected standard or betterElm House School, GoodPathways Childcare, GoodCheadle Kindergarten, OutstandingCedar Tree Pre-School, GoodKids Planet Cheadle Stoke, OutstandingTiny Hearts Big Futures, Strong standard in every area
  • Outstanding2
  • Good6
  • Not graded yet3
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

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More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)'s schools break down by type, faith and more.

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Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) vs England

How good are Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)'s schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)

Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)England

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 1 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Typical for England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    2 of the 2 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Better than England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    59%

    England 62%

    Below England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    53%

    England 46%

    Better than England

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    13%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    22%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 4 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good4
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%60%70%20182019202320242025
59% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap40%55%70%2018201920222023202420252026
53% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school (lower is better)
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
13% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) has 11 schools and nurseries.

There are 5% fewer pupils than in 2018.

22% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)'s state schools each January.

Down 5% since 2018.

Free school meals

How many primary pupils get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)22%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)

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How many schools are in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)?

Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) has 11 schools, including 4 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 5 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)?

The highest-ranked schools in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) on Eduscope are Painsley Catholic College, St Giles' Catholic Primary School, Bishop Rawle CofE Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands), 59% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) is 16.6:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) is 13.3%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)?

There are 2,387 pupils enrolled across schools in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands), with 667 in primary and 1,720 in secondary. 17.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)?

There is 1 independent school in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands), a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.

How do I choose the right school in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 11 schools in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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