The Weston Road Academy vs John Wheeldon Primary Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Weston Road Academy
Stafford
John Wheeldon Primary Academy
Stafford
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Academy converter
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
11–18
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Staffordshire
Staffordshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
978
536
Capacity
1017
515
Occupancy
96%
104%
FSM %
21.2%
26.1%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
-
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
-
Good
Personal Development
-
Good
Leadership & Management
-
Good
Last Inspected
Mar 2023
Jun 2025
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
42.1
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
38.7%
-
KS2 Reading
-
78%
KS2 Maths
-
75%
KS2 Writing
-
76%
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
B-
-
Points Per Entry
38.1
-
Best 3 A-Levels
B
-
AAB+ %
15%
-
Value Added
Above average
-
A-Level Students
33
-
Retention
88%
-
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
17%
-
Degree course
66%
-
Any L4+ destination
76%
-
Apprenticeships
7%
-
Cohort size
41
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
0
Top subjects
Business Studies:Single (36)
History (34)
Chemistry (28)
Biology (28)
Psychology (26)
Psychology (26)
Biology (26)
Chemistry (24)