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The Cheadle Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The Cheadle Academy is an academy converter secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 398 pupils, and a capacity of 1000 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

398

Pupils

1,000

Capacity

40%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

The Cheadle Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Cheadle Academy?

The catchment area for The Cheadle Academy is the geographic zone Staffordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Staffordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, The Cheadle Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Staffordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Staffordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Staffordshire catchment area documents →

The Cheadle Academy: 1000 places, 40% filled: places available

The Cheadle Academy has a published admission number of 1000 places. 398 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 40%. At 40% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1000 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 26.9% of pupils at The Cheadle Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Staffordshire.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Staffordshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Staffordshire Council school admissions (official) →

The Cheadle Academy: School Information

Full address
Station Road, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 1LH
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
26.9% of pupils
DfE URN
136959

Other Secondary Schools in Stoke-on-Trent

If The Cheadle Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to The Cheadle Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: The Cheadle Academy

What is the catchment area for The Cheadle Academy?

The catchment area for The Cheadle Academy is the geographic zone Staffordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Staffordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Cheadle Academy oversubscribed?

The Cheadle Academy has a capacity of 1000 places and currently has 398 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Staffordshire.

What is the admissions policy for The Cheadle Academy?

Admission to The Cheadle Academy is managed by Staffordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does The Cheadle Academy cover?

The Cheadle Academy is a secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Cheadle Academy?

The Cheadle Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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