Trentham Academy
Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8PQ · Stoke-on-Trent · secondary school
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5th of 14 secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent we can score, 15 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 739 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9/10 among them, against 4.9/10 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 | 20 | 35% | 0.71 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 38.9 · 35 | 30% | 1.04 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.21 · 65 | 25% | 1.63 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.0 · 50 | 10% | 0.50 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Trentham Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.5% 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 +0.21 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better 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 2.5 out of 10 among them, against 5.6 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join The Trentham Zine, Creative Club, Darts Club, Robotics, Films, and Ecology groups. Sports options include Sports Leaders, Tag Rugby, Netball, Cross Country, and Mini Tennis. Arts and music activities feature productions of *Grease* and *Annie*. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 794 pupils against a stated capacity of 750. 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8
What Ofsted said about Trentham Academy
Overview
Trentham Academy is a school where leaders have built a culture of continuous improvement, resulting in strong standards for inclusion and personal development. The report describes a positive environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and well-prepared for their next steps, with achievement broadly in line with national averages.
Strengths
- Inclusion is rated at a "Strong standard," with leaders taking a "diligent approach" to identifying and meeting the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Personal development and wellbeing are also at a "Strong standard," supported by a "considered, coherent and extensive" programme including the unique ‘Trentham Doctorate’ system.
- Staff and pupils build "warm, respectful relationships," creating a positive school environment where in-lesson disruption is rare and pupils feel listened to.
- The curriculum is clearly structured, with teachers effectively adapting lessons to address misconceptions and support pupils who have gaps in foundational knowledge.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue to improve pupils' achievement, particularly by narrowing the gap between disadvantaged pupils' achievement and that of their non-disadvantaged peers.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.8 |
| 2024/25 | 46.6 |
| 2025/26 | 46.0 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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