The short version
Average GCSE results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.3
0.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
6.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
23%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.18
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
8%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 204 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 75 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 13–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 770
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 20.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- POTTERIES EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mr Darryn Robinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Conway Road, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 7AR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSquirrel Hayes First School
Primary · 682m away
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy
Primary · 683m away
James Bateman Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 686m away
Roaches School
Independent · 820m away
Knypersley First School
Primary · 876m away
Kingsfield First School
Primary · 1.2km away
Oxhey First School
Primary · 1.8km away
Moor First School
Primary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Biddulph High School a selective school?
No. Biddulph High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Biddulph High School's Ofsted rating?
Biddulph High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Biddulph High School?
Biddulph High School currently has 770 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Biddulph High School take?
Biddulph High School caters for pupils aged 13 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Biddulph High School?
Biddulph High School is in Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 7AR, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Biddulph High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Biddulph High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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