The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.6 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.6
2.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
0.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
90%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.39
Band 4Source: 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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 167 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 82 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,035
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 14.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- JOHN TAYLOR MAT
- Head
- Mrs Rachael Johnson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Cheadle Road, Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST11 9PW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmForsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School
Primary · Very close
The William Amory Primary School
Primary · Very close
Portland School
Academy · 936m away
Springcroft Primary School
Primary · 942m away
Portland School and Specialist College
Special school · 1.2km away
Draycott Moor College
Independent · 1.6km away
St Filumena's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Blythe Bridge High School a selective school?
No. Blythe Bridge High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Blythe Bridge High School?
Blythe Bridge High School currently has 1,035 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blythe Bridge High School take?
Blythe Bridge High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Blythe Bridge High School?
Blythe Bridge High School is in Stoke-on-Trent, ST11 9PW, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Blythe Bridge High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Blythe Bridge High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.