The Excel Academy vs Smallthorne Primary Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Excel Academy
Stoke-on-Trent
Smallthorne Primary Academy
Stoke-on-Trent
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
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Age Range
11–16
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1184
241
Capacity
1200
236
Occupancy
99%
102%
FSM %
34.6%
50.2%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Good
Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
Good
Personal Development
Requires Improvement
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires Improvement
Good
Last Inspected
Jun 2026
Nov 2023
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
40.7
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
37%
-
KS2 Reading
-
67%
KS2 Maths
-
73%
KS2 Writing
-
67%