The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.7
0.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
22%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.33
Band 2Source: 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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 180 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 77 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 987
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 19.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- THE WESTON ROAD ACADEMY
- Head
- Mrs Ann Kingman (Acting Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Blackheath Lane, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 0YG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmVeritas Primary Academy
Primary · 377m away
St John's CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
St Leonard's Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Leasowes Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 2.8km away
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Weston Road Academy a selective school?
No. The Weston Road Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Weston Road Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Weston Road Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Weston Road Academy?
The Weston Road Academy currently has 987 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Weston Road Academy take?
The Weston Road Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Weston Road Academy?
The Weston Road Academy is in Stafford, ST18 0YG, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Weston Road Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Weston Road Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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