Thistley Hough 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
Ofsted · 3 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Thistley Hough Academy excels at supporting disadvantaged pupils to achieve very well and preparing all pupils for positive next steps. The school creates a caring environment where vulnerable pupils feel a strong sense of belonging, and the leadership development programme helps pupils develop into community leaders. Teachers provide good support for literacy and numeracy skills, particularly for pupils who arrive without these foundations.
Key Strengths
- Disadvantaged pupils achieve significantly above national peers, particularly in English and mathematics
- Strong support for pupils who join without being ready for secondary education through targeted literacy and numeracy help
- Effective leadership strategy for improving disadvantaged pupils' outcomes with regular evaluation and adaptation
- Well-designed personal development curriculum reflecting school values of respect, resilience and responsibility
- Strong pastoral care with effective support for vulnerable pupils including those who are looked after
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers at key stage 3 do not consistently check pupils' understanding, so some knowledge gaps are not filled quickly enough
- Too many pupils are suspended or placed in isolation rooms for behaviour that falls short of expectations
- Some pupils struggle with punctuality, though improvement is beginning to show
- Pupils' behaviour does not yet meet the school's high expectations overall
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are fulfilled, resulting in pupils feeling safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Leadership programme, enrichment activities and clubs, careers experiences
Thistley Hough Academy is a school that has improved significantly, with pupils typically enjoying coming to school and achieving well across most subjects. Disadvantaged pupils attain very well, particularly in English and mathematics, and most pupils progress to positive destinations.
At a Glance
38.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
25.3
Avg class size
39
Total classes
7 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
105%
Over capacity
1,105 pupils
1,050 capacity
55 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Stoke-on-Trent
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Stoke-on-Trent
Admissions Demand - Stoke-on-Trent
Places available
3,160
Applications
3,413
Got 1st preference
86.5%
Got preferred school
96.1%
Secondary admissions across Stoke-on-Trent (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.47788%
Overall absence
24.53826%
Persistent absence
1,137
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Thistley Hough Academy
St John's CofE (A) Primary School
The Willows Primary School
Oakhill Primary School
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School
Stoke Minster CofE Primary Academy
Harpfield Primary Academy
The Avenue
Hassell Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic (A) Primary School
Co-op Academy Friarswood
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