The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 29.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Islam school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
29.2
14.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
5%
37.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
11% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Islam
Numbers
- Pupils
- 168
- Capacity
- 73%
Governance
- Local authority
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Head
- Mr Naeem Bashir
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Additional inspection
February 2024 | Inspection
Additional inspection
September 2023 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2023 | Inspection
Additional inspection
September 2021 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
October 2018 | Inspection
Additional inspection
May 2016 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
December 2013 | Inspection
Location
North Road, Cobridge, Stoke-on-trent, Staffordshire, ST6 2BP
Town setting
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Moorpark Junior School
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Jackfield Infant School
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Saint Nathaniel's Academy
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Questions parents ask
What is North Road Academy's Ofsted rating?
North Road Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend North Road Academy?
North Road Academy currently has 168 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does North Road Academy take?
North Road Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 16.
Where is North Road Academy?
North Road Academy is in Stoke-on-trent, ST6 2BP, in the Stoke-on-Trent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does North Road Academy have a sixth form?
No, North Road Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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