Best 3 Secondary schools in Cheshire East – comparison

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: The Oaks Academy (Secondary) in Crewe; Alsager School (Secondary) in Stoke-on-Trent; The Fallibroome Academy (Secondary) in Macclesfield — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Oaks Academy, Alsager School and The Fallibroome Academy. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Crewe, Stoke-on-Trent, Cheshire and Macclesfield, Cheshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (The Oaks Academy), published May 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for The Oaks Academy (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,250, combined total ≈ 3,700, typical FSM 25–30%, range 10–15%–45–50%; spread across trusts such as THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES TRUST, THE CORNOVII TRUST and HALLIARD TRUST.

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Attribute	The Oaks Academy CW2 7NQ	Alsager School ST7 2HR	The Fallibroome Academy SK10 4AF
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Crewe CW2 7NQ	Stoke-on-Trent Cheshire ST7 2HR	Macclesfield Cheshire SK10 4AF
Latest Ofsted	2 20 May 2024	2 8 Mar 2023	2 16 Feb 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,550 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	780	1575	1535
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy		Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES TRUST	THE CORNOVII TRUST	HALLIARD TRUST
Website	www.theoaksacademy.co.uk	www.alsagerschool.org	fallibroome.academy
Telephone	01270661223	01270871100	01625827898
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

The Oaks Academy

CW2 7NQ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Crewe
CW2 7NQ
Ofsted: 2 20 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: www.theoaksacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01270661223

Alsager School

ST7 2HR

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Cheshire
ST7 2HR
Ofsted: 2 8 Mar 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE CORNOVII TRUST
Website: www.alsagerschool.org
Telephone: 01270871100

The Fallibroome Academy

SK10 4AF

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK10 4AF
Ofsted: 2 16 Feb 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,550 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: HALLIARD TRUST
Website: fallibroome.academy
Telephone: 01625827898

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.