The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- This school does not have a sixth form
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
44%
1.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
50%
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
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 143 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 66 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 782
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Trust
- CITY LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Wagg (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Allerton Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 8PQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPriory CofE Academy
Primary · 341m away
Ash Green Primary Academy
Primary · 895m away
St Teresa's Catholic (A) Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Avenue
Independent · 1.8km away
St Joseph's College
Secondary · 1.8km away
Strathmore College
Special school · 1.9km away
Oakhill Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Kemball Special School
Special school · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Trentham Academy a selective school?
No. Trentham Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Trentham Academy's Ofsted rating?
Trentham Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Trentham Academy?
Trentham Academy currently has 782 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Trentham Academy take?
Trentham Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Trentham Academy?
Trentham Academy is in Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8PQ, in the Stoke-on-Trent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Trentham Academy have a sixth form?
No, Trentham Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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