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Trentham Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Trentham Academy
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Trentham Academy
- Secondary
- Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8PQ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils are very keen to learn and think for themselves.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils rarely exhibit low-level disruption. They work hard and are inspired by passionate teachers.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers receive extensive professional development opportunities.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders ensure that teachers stay current through collaborative culture and professional development.
Strengths and Challenges: Highly skilled subject leaders and collaborative culture are strengths. Curriculum planning in some subjects needs refinement.
Opportunities for Involvement: Many pupils take on responsibilities in school.
Communication: Most parents value the academic, enrichment and pastoral opportunities provided.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents have a positive view of the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pupils are confident they can talk to anyone if they need help or support. Leaders support mental health and well-being.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders ensure learning builds on previous knowledge. Continuous improvements are evident in the curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils have no concerns about bullying and understand how to keep themselves safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The 'inclusion team' makes the right decisions for pupil safety. Leaders provide effective support for mental health.
Extracurricular Offerings: Many pupils take part in extra-curricular activities, clubs, and sports teams.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Highly committed staff provide a varied programme of activities promoting personal development.
Career Counselling Services: Disadvantaged pupils and pupils with SEND benefit from being prioritised for careers interviews.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Well-developed careers education informs students of their possible next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND benefit from effective curriculum planning and tailored support.
Subjects Offered: A broad range of subjects is available in key stages 3 and 4, including options for GCSEs at the end of Year 8.
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About Us
Trentham Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 784 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 43% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.3 | - | 17.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 43% | 98% | 37% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 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 | 0.02 | 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 | 49.1 | 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 | 43% | 18.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 32.46% | 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 | 22% | 18.32% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 4.61% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 9.21% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.22 | 2.06 | 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 | 95% | 90.19% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 155 | 165 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 80% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 61% | 41.38% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 11.44% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 18% | 16.56% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.69% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.44% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 6.81% | 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 | 0.06 | 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 | 50.2 | 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 | 42% | 24.72% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 38.72% | 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 | 26% | 15.84% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 7.04% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 10.2% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.31 | 2.46 | 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 | 91% | 91.06% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 140 | 158 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 84.38% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 60% | 45.25% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 11.13% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 21% | 17.44% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.19% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.38% | 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 | 0.13 | 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 | 49.8 | 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 | 56% 19 | 26.45% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 9 | 43.35% | 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 | 18% | 22% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 3 | 6.45% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 9.6% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.2 | 2.55 | 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 | 96% | 93.58% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 142 | 152 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 82.67% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 71% | 62.67% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 19.5% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 0.75% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 12% | 5.58% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 5.25% | 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 | -0.07 | 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 | 44.6 | 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 | 37% | 22.8% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 37.45% | 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 | 23% | 19.85% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 6.05% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 10.1% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.91 | 2.4 | 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% | 93.67% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 151 | 157 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 84.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 43.67% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 19.42% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 28% | 18.08% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.58% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4.92% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Trentham Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
