The Weston Road Academy
Stafford, ST18 0YG · Staffordshire · secondary school
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24th 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 914 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4/10 among them, against 3.7/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 38.7 · 34 | 30% | 1.02 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.09 · 43 | 25% | 1.08 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.1 · 29 | 10% | 0.29 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Weston Road Academy overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, following an inspection in 2023. In 2024/25, 46.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.09 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than peers nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.0 out of 10 among them, against 4.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join GCSE Art, Photography, and KS3 Art clubs, with trips to galleries and museums. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 978 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,017. 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 improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths? What before- and after-school care is available, and what does it cost?
What Ofsted said about The Weston Road Academy
Overview
The Weston Road Academy is described as a "calm, caring school in which pupils can thrive and feel safe." Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour, ensuring a positive environment where staff support pupils to "achieve their full potential." The inspection confirms the school continues to be good, with strong pastoral systems and a broad curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and work hard, responding well to staff who "know pupils well" and manage occasional poor behaviour effectively.
- The curriculum is "broad and balanced," with "academic rigour" at its heart, preparing pupils well for their next steps.
- Extra-curricular participation is "flourishing," with pupils enthusiastically engaging in activities such as drama, sports, and debating.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is high-quality, allowing them to "access the full curriculum."
- Staff feel "happy and proud" to work at the school, noting that leaders trust them and consider workload when planning improvements.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure pupils respond to assessment consistently in all subjects, as some strategies are "underdeveloped," leading to gaps in learning.
- Leaders must ensure all staff have the expertise to support pupils with "weak reading skills" so they can access the curriculum fully.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" where staff are trained to recognise risks and concerns are followed up promptly.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.0 |
| 2024/25 | 44.7 |
| 2025/26 | 42.1 |
| 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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