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'''The Cheadle Academy''' is a [[secondary school]] with [[Academy (English school)|academy status]] located in [[Cheadle, Staffordshire|Cheadle]], [[Staffordshire]] in the [[English Midlands|Midlands]] area of [[England]]. It has around 790 pupils ranging from Year 7 to 13. The school is also one of the leading partners in the Moorlands [[sixth form]] with Moorside High School and Painsley Catholic College. The head teacher is Mr. K. Hollins. The school was judged as "good" from Ofsted (2010) with many "outstanding" areas.
'''The Cheadle Academy''' (formerly Cheadle High School) is a [[Mixed-sex education|coeducational]] [[secondary school]] with [[Academy (English school)|academy status]] located in [[Cheadle, Staffordshire|Cheadle]], [[Staffordshire]] in the [[English Midlands|Midlands]] area of [[England]].


It has around 790 pupils ranging from Year 7 to 13. The Cheadle Academy has its own [[sixth form]] provision that opened in September 2017.
The Cheadle Academy is a specialist Arts school. It offers a broad curriculum base, offering students the chance to study a wide range of subjects. Students in Y10 and Y11 can choose from subjects such as Health and Social Care, BTEC Sport, Business Studies, Performing Arts, ICT, Geography, History to name just a few. Students are also expected to learn a language (French or German).


The Cheadle Academy is a specialist arts school. It offers a broad curriculum base, offering students the chance to study a wide range of subjects. Students in Year 10 and Year 11 can choose from subjects such as Health and Social Care, BTEC Sport, Business Studies, ICT, Geography and History.
In May 2010 a full OFSTED Inspection concluded that the school is a “good school in which many aspects are now outstanding”. We are delighted to report that the 2010 results demonstrate that the school is sustaining the high level of achievement obtained by our students in previous years.


In 2012 the proportion of students achieving A*-C grades in Maths was 67% and in English Language the proportion of students achieving A*-C was also very good, at 68%. In English Literature this was 98%. Overall the proportion of students who were entered for 5 or more GCSE, and achieved 5 or more A*-C grades, was 61%. Similarly, the pass rate for 5 or more A*-C including English and Maths was 58%. 100% of all Year 11 have achieved 1 or more passes at A*-G pass grades and 96% have achieved 5+ A*-G grades. The excellent results continue to reflect the judgement by OFSTED that there is a high quality of teaching and learning evident at the school, for young people of all abilities, interests and aptitudes.
The proportion of students achieving 9-5 grades in Maths was 67% and in English Language the proportion of students achieving 9-5 was 68%. In English Literature this was 98%. Overall the proportion of pupils who were entered for 5 or more GCSE, and achieved 5 or more 9-5 grades, was 61%. Similarly, the pass rate for Grade 5 or more 9-5 including English and Maths was 58%.

In 2013 The Cheadle Academy reported record GCSE results. 77% of students achieved at least 5 A*-C grades, an improvement of 18% on the previous years. Similarly, the pass rate for 5 or more A*-C including English and Maths was 68%. The Cheadle Academy also reported that some 46% of students achieved either a Distinction or Distinction* grade in the vocational subjects that they studied.


== History ==
== History ==
It was formed by the merging of Cheadle Grammar School and Mackenzie Secondary Modern in 1975. There is now a sixth form college called Moorlands Sixth Form, which is on the original Grammar school site. It then changed name to become Cheadle High School, before in 2011 choosing to open as a new academy, to be known as The Cheadle Academy.
The school was formed by the merging of Cheadle Grammar School and Mackenzie Secondary Modern. In 1975 the two schools being adjacent to each other, but separated by what is now Painsley Catholic College. There is now a sixth form college on site - The Cheadle Sixth Form

Teachers from The Cheadle Academy also teach at the Moorlands 6th Form.


== Curriculum ==
== Curriculum ==
The Cheadle Academy teaches [[Science]], [[Maths]], [[English Language|English]], [[Languages]], [[Religious Education]], [[Business Studies]], [[Information Communication Technology]], [[Child Development]], [[Performing Arts]], [[Sport]], [[Media Studies]], [[Dance]], [[Geography]], [[History]], [[Art]], [[Technology]], [[Physical Education]], [[Music]] and [[Drama]].
The Cheadle Academy teaches [[Science]], [[Maths]], [[English Language|English]], [[Languages]], [[Religious Education]], [[Business Studies]], [[Information Communication Technology]], [[Health and Social Care]], [[Sport]], [[Geography]], [[History]], [[Art]], [[Technology]], [[Physical Education]] and, [[Music]].


== Radio ==
== Radio ==
The Cheadle Academy hosts its own fully licensed [[school radio]] station which features shows produced by students and staff, representing local interests of all stakeholders. The station is popular with both students and members of the local area, who can listen online via the online player on the academy website.
The Cheadle Academy hosts its own fully licensed [[high school radio]] station which features shows produced by pupils and staff, representing local interests of all stakeholders. The station is popular with both pupils and members of the local area, who can listen online via the online player.

Listeners are encouraged to take part in the show via text message (cheadle + message to 07786 206955).

== School productions ==
The school produces many musical and drama productions. Some of the more recent productions have included; Back to the 80s and Grease.


==References==
== School Productions ==
{{Reflist}}
The school produces many musical and drama productions. Some of the more resent productions have included; Joseph and Greece.


== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.thecheadleacademy.co.uk/ The Cheadle Academy]
* [http://www.thecheadleacademy.co.uk/ The Cheadle Academy]
* [https://twitter.com/CheadleAcademy/ The Cheadle Academy Official Twitter]
* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Cheadle-Academy/446112512088792/ The Cheadle Academy Official Facebook]
* [http://www.youtube.com/user/TheCheadleAcademy/videos/ The Cheadle Academy Official YouTube Channel]


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The Cheadle Academy
Address
Map
Station Road

, ,
ST10 1LH

England
Coordinates52°58′54″N 1°59′24″W / 52.9816°N 1.99°W / 52.9816; -1.99
Information
TypeAcademy
MottoFeliciter Promovender "Promoting Success"
Established1970
Department for Education URN136959 Tables
OfstedReports
PrincipalN Slack
Staff71
GenderCoeducational
Age11 to 18
Enrolment800
HousesTenacity, Integrity, Unity
Colour(s)  Blue
Websitehttp://www.thecheadleacademy.co.uk/

The Cheadle Academy (formerly Cheadle High School) is a coeducational secondary school with academy status located in Cheadle, Staffordshire in the Midlands area of England.

It has around 790 pupils ranging from Year 7 to 13. The Cheadle Academy has its own sixth form provision that opened in September 2017.

The Cheadle Academy is a specialist arts school. It offers a broad curriculum base, offering students the chance to study a wide range of subjects. Students in Year 10 and Year 11 can choose from subjects such as Health and Social Care, BTEC Sport, Business Studies, ICT, Geography and History.

The proportion of students achieving 9-5 grades in Maths was 67% and in English Language the proportion of students achieving 9-5 was 68%. In English Literature this was 98%. Overall the proportion of pupils who were entered for 5 or more GCSE, and achieved 5 or more 9-5 grades, was 61%. Similarly, the pass rate for Grade 5 or more 9-5 including English and Maths was 58%.

History

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The school was formed by the merging of Cheadle Grammar School and Mackenzie Secondary Modern. In 1975 the two schools being adjacent to each other, but separated by what is now Painsley Catholic College. There is now a sixth form college on site - The Cheadle Sixth Form

Curriculum

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The Cheadle Academy teaches Science, Maths, English, Languages, Religious Education, Business Studies, Information Communication Technology, Health and Social Care, Sport, Geography, History, Art, Technology, Physical Education and, Music.

Radio

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The Cheadle Academy hosts its own fully licensed high school radio station which features shows produced by pupils and staff, representing local interests of all stakeholders. The station is popular with both pupils and members of the local area, who can listen online via the online player.

Listeners are encouraged to take part in the show via text message (cheadle + message to 07786 206955).

School productions

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The school produces many musical and drama productions. Some of the more recent productions have included; Back to the 80s and Grease.

References

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