Blythe Bridge High School
Stoke-on-Trent, ST11 9PW · Staffordshire · secondary school
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38th of 56 secondary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 70 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 796 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1/10 among them, against 3.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 18 | 35% | 0.63 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 37.4 · 31 | 30% | 0.92 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.08 · 44 | 25% | 1.10 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.9 · 34 | 10% | 0.33 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Blythe Bridge High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.08 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7 out of 10 among them, against 4.5 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in May 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Chess Club, Homework Club, Duke of Edinburgh, Charity Ambassadors, House Champions, Skills Champions, PRK Committee, and EDI Committee. Arts and music provision includes Dance, Choir, and Orchestra. Trips have included Iceland, France, Holland, Spain, the USA, the Peak District, and North Wales. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,049 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,072. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
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What Ofsted said about Blythe Bridge High School
Overview
Blythe Bridge High School is described as a "welcoming school" where pupils "enjoy learning" and are "generally taught well." The report highlights a "calm and orderly" environment with "positive and supportive relationships" between staff and pupils, noting that leaders have developed clear routines that students understand and follow.
Strengths
- Attendance is rated at a "Strong standard," with leaders taking "very effective" actions to support regular attendance, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
- Behaviour is also rated at a "Strong standard," characterised by a "positive ethos" where bullying is "rare" and staff resolve issues "quickly and effectively."
- The curriculum is "well-designed" and "logically sequenced," with teachers providing "clear explanations" and checking understanding to address gaps in knowledge.
- Personal development is supported by a "very effective careers programme" and a "well-thought-out programme" covering online safety, mental health, and British values.
- Sixth-form students benefit from an "ambitious curriculum" and achieve "very well" in vocational qualifications, progressing to appropriate destinations.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers "consistently develop pupils’ competency in literacy, especially writing, across all subjects."
- Leaders should ensure teachers "consistently and effectively address the barriers to learning that some pupils face."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 47.9 |
| 2024/25 | 46.6 |
| 2025/26 | 42.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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