Trentham 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
Trentham Academy excels at meeting individual pupil needs through careful identification and monitoring of each child's requirements. The school offers extensive opportunities for personal growth, confidence-building and character development through clubs, visits, volunteering and leadership roles. Pupils leave well-prepared for their next steps, with strong attendance and behaviour supported by the warm relationships staff build with every child.
Key Strengths
- Excellent support for pupils with additional needs and disadvantaged pupils, ensuring they receive tailored help to succeed
- Strong personal development programme including 'The Trentham Doctorate' which helps all pupils reflect on their growth and achievements
- Effective reading and writing support that helps pupils who are behind catch up quickly
- Clear, well-structured curriculum with appropriate teaching time for each subject
- Warm, respectful relationships between staff and pupils creating a safe, supportive environment
Areas for Improvement
- Further narrow the achievement gap between disadvantaged pupils and their non-disadvantaged peers
- Continue to improve overall pupil achievement
- Address recent patterns of weaker attendance that leaders have identified
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Musical opportunities, artistic activities, cultural events, community involvement, leadership roles, pupil elections, student council, clubs, visits, volunteering opportunities, work experience
Trentham Academy is a well-led school where pupils achieve broadly in line with national averages and benefit from strong support for their individual needs. The school creates a positive environment where pupils feel safe, behave well, and have access to extensive personal development opportunities.
At a Glance
14.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
22.9
Avg class size
32
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
106%
Over capacity
794 pupils
750 capacity
44 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)
Inspection History(9)
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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
6.29476%
Overall absence
15.52795%
Persistent absence
805
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
Trentham Academy
Priory CofE Academy
Ash Green Primary Academy
St Teresa's Catholic (A) Primary School
The Avenue
Oakhill Primary School
The Meadows Primary Academy
Sutherland Primary Academy
Newstead Primary Academy
Our Lady and St Werburgh's Catholic Primary School
Heron Cross Primary School
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