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Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy sponsor led
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Local AuthorityStoke-on-Trent
AddressFenton Manor, ST4 2RR
School Websitewww.spa.woodard.co.uk/
Telephone1782882500
URN136824

School Census

Total 1103
Girls/Boys 570/533
Girls/Boys Ratio 51.7%/48.3%
% pupils where English not first language 41.4%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 429
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 18.1%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 08/11/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.

Start DateOfsted Rating
08/11/2022 Requires improvement
21/05/2019 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 08/11/2022
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Requires improvement
Personal Development Requires improvement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement
Inspection Date 21/05/2019
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
03 June 2025School inspectionView
17 December 2024Monitoring visitView
06 December 2023Monitoring visitView
08 November 2022School inspection: Requires ImprovementView
12 October 2021Monitoring visitView
23 March 2021Monitoring visitView
21 May 2019Full inspection: Requires ImprovementView
11 September 2017Monitoring visitView
31 January 2017Full inspection: Requires ImprovementView
28 June 2016Monitoring visitView
08 March 2016Monitoring visitView
23 September 2015Monitoring visitView
07 May 2015Monitoring visitView
14 January 2015Full inspection: InadequateView
02 October 2013Monitoring visitView
12 June 2013Full inspection: Requires ImprovementView

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 37.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 21.80%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 40.30%
Entering EBacc 7.10%
EBacc average point score 3.04
Progress 8 -0.58
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 36
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 26%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 36%
Entering EBacc 7%
EBacc average point score 2.94
Progress 8 -0.56
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 39.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 25%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 48%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.4
Progress 8 -0.37

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications409
As first preference157
As second preference108
As third preference89
Total Offers Made205
first preference offers157
second preference offers21
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications373
As first preference165
As second preference99
As third preference64
Total Offers Made201
first preference offers165
second preference offers14
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications391
As first preference155
As second preference117
As third preference74
Total Offers Made200
first preference offers155
second preference offers19
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications408
As first preference158
As second preference113
As third preference84
Total Offers Made199
first preference offers158
second preference offers10
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications420
As first preference143
As second preference105
As third preference104
Total Offers Made206
first preference offers143
second preference offers32
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications337
As first preference145
As second preference117
As third preference75
Total Offers Made240
first preference offers145
second preference offers44
third preference offers15
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications375
As first preference166
As second preference122
As third preference87
Total Offers Made228
first preference offers166
second preference offers20
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications333
As first preference133
As second preference109
As third preference91
Total Offers Made167
first preference offers133
second preference offers14
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications389
As first preference142
As second preference140
As third preference106
Total Offers Made192
first preference offers142
second preference offers22
third preference offers9
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications460
As first preference161
As second preference172
As third preference126
Total Offers Made219
first preference offers161
second preference offers37
third preference offers10
first preference v offers 1.09%
Total Applications550
As first preference240
As second preference194
As third preference116
Total Offers Made238
first preference offers220
second preference offers13
third preference offers5

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
29%
agree
33%
disagree
10%
strongly disagree
29%
don't know
0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
24%
agree
33%
disagree
5%
strongly disagree
36%
don't know
2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
21%
agree
33%
disagree
21%
strongly disagree
24%
don't know
0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
10%
agree
5%
disagree
12%
strongly disagree
24%
don't know
7%
not applicable
43%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
24%
agree
33%
disagree
26%
strongly disagree
10%
don't know
7%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
17%
agree
12%
disagree
5%
strongly disagree
33%
don't know
2%
not applicable
31%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes
0%
no
0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree
0%
agree
0%
disagree
0%
strongly disagree
0%
dont know 0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
26%
agree
38%
disagree
14%
strongly disagree
10%
don't know
12%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
31%
agree
45%
disagree
10%
strongly disagree
7%
don't know
7%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
17%
agree
40%
disagree
19%
strongly disagree
19%
don't know
5%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
24%
agree
55%
disagree
5%
strongly disagree
12%
don't know
5%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
38%
agree
33%
disagree
7%
strongly disagree
10%
don't know
12%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
19%
agree
24%
disagree
14%
strongly disagree
26%
don't know
17%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
55%
no
45%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
43.6%
pakistani ethnic origin
16.8%
african ethnic origin
8.4%
any other white background ethnic origin
7.6%
any other asian background ethnic origin
5.1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
5%
indian ethnic origin
2.5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
2.2%
white and asian ethnic origin
2.1%
gypsy roma ethnic origin
1.6%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
1.6%
white and black african ethnic origin
1.2%
any other black background ethnic origin
1.1%
caribbean ethnic origin
0.6%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
48.2%
pakistani ethnic origin
16.2%
any other white background ethnic origin
8.7%
african ethnic origin
5.6%
any other asian background ethnic origin
4.6%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
3%
white and asian ethnic origin
2.1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
2.1%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin
1.9%
gypsy roma ethnic origin
1.8%
any other black background ethnic origin
1.7%
indian ethnic origin
1.2%
white and black african ethnic origin
1.1%

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