Sir Thomas Boughey Academy
Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 8AP · Staffordshire · secondary school
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51st 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 880 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5/10 among them, against 1.4/10 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 | 13 | 35% | 0.44 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 27.4 · 11 | 30% | 0.32 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.46 · 18 | 25% | 0.44 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 37.8 · 12 | 10% | 0.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sir Thomas Boughey Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 18.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 35.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.46 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did 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 0.3 out of 10 among them, against 0.9 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in June 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 445 pupils against a stated capacity of 785. 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.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve progress scores for students from similar backgrounds? How does the new Ofsted report card influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Sir Thomas Boughey Academy
Overview
The inspection describes an inclusive and nurturing school where pupils feel safe, supported, and have a strong sense of belonging. Leaders have successfully improved attendance and behaviour, creating a calm atmosphere, though historical examination results remain below national averages. The report highlights that current teaching and curriculum improvements are driving better pupil progress, even as leaders work to raise overall achievement.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- Attendance is broadly in line with national averages, with persistent absence declining due to consistent frameworks and personalised support.
- Behaviour is generally calm and orderly, with bullying being rare and addressed effectively by staff.
- The curriculum is broad, well-sequenced, and adapted to meet the needs of disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
- Personal development is comprehensive, offering extensive extra-curricular activities and improved careers education.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff have the necessary subject and pedagogical knowledge to deliver the ambitious curriculum consistently.
- Actions must be implemented swiftly to raise achievement, as published key stage 4 data remains below the national average.
- Leaders must continue to address barriers to attendance to support high attendance levels.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, meaning leaders have established 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 | 39.3 |
| 2024/25 | 35.1 |
| 2025/26 | 37.8 |
| 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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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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