The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.9
4.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
52%
9.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
15%
Source: 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
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 175 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 85 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,095
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 36.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Trust
- CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Ms Michelle Lawrence (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Thistley Hough, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 5JJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThistley Hough High School
Secondary · Very close
St John's CofE (A) Primary School
Primary · 524m away
The Willows Primary School
Primary · 620m away
Oakhill Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Stoke Minster CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
St Joseph's College
Secondary · 1.4km away
Harpfield Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Thistley Hough Academy a selective school?
No. Thistley Hough Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Thistley Hough Academy's Ofsted rating?
Thistley Hough Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thistley Hough Academy?
Thistley Hough Academy currently has 1,095 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thistley Hough Academy take?
Thistley Hough Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Thistley Hough Academy?
Thistley Hough Academy is in Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5JJ, in the Stoke-on-Trent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thistley Hough Academy have a sixth form?
No, Thistley Hough Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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