Sir Thomas Boughey Academy, Stoke-on-Trent
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a warm, inclusive school where every pupil is known and supported by staff. The school has made impressive improvements in attendance and behaviour through clear expectations and caring support systems. Teachers have high expectations and deliver a broad, well-planned curriculum with tailored support to help all pupils, especially those facing barriers to learning, access challenging work and build knowledge over time.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on attendance with effective support systems and reward strategies leading to improvements
- Clear behaviour expectations and systems resulting in fewer lesson exits and lower suspension rates
- Inclusive practice with ambitious support for pupils with special needs and disadvantaged pupils
- Comprehensive extra-curricular programme including trips, sports, clubs and student leadership roles
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils creating a sense of belonging and safety
Areas for Improvement
- Key stage 4 exam results below national average with underperformance across subjects and for disadvantaged pupils
- Some variability in teaching quality - not all lessons fully match pupils' starting points
- Inconsistent delivery of some personal development content, particularly around diversity understanding
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met. Leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed, making pupils safer and helping them feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Theatre and zoo trips, volleyball, chess, Minecraft, mindfulness, cooking, tree planting community projects, university visits, apprenticeship events, student leadership roles
Sir Thomas Boughey Academy is an inclusive and nurturing school where pupils feel safe, supported and have a strong sense of belonging. Leaders have implemented significant improvements in attendance, behaviour and teaching quality, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment.
At a Glance
27.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
23.6
Avg class size
19
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
57%
Available places
445 pupils
785 capacity
340 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Stoke-on-Trent
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Stoke-on-Trent
Admissions Demand - Staffordshire
Places available
8,849
Applications
7,846
Got 1st preference
91.6%
Got preferred school
98.6%
Secondary admissions across Staffordshire (2025/26)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.90094%
Overall absence
23.02772%
Persistent absence
469
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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