The Weston Road Academy

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
AddressBlackheath Lane, ST18 0YG
URN137553

School Census

Total 1002
Girls/Boys 479/523
Girls/Boys Ratio 47.8%/52.2%
% pupils where English not first language 5.5%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 155
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 12.9%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
02/10/2013 Good
27/02/2012 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 02/10/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 27/02/2012
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 46
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 46.00%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 62.10%
Entering EBacc 13.70%
EBacc average point score 3.9
Progress 8 -0.09
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 44.2
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 37%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 54%
Entering EBacc 11%
EBacc average point score 3.69
Progress 8 0.01
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 52
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 54%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 72%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.56
Progress 8 0

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications363
As first preference180
As second preference145
As third preference37
Total Offers Made197
first preference offers178
second preference offers18
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications348
As first preference162
As second preference148
As third preference38
Total Offers Made179
first preference offers162
second preference offers9
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.05%
Total Applications384
As first preference202
As second preference138
As third preference42
Total Offers Made199
first preference offers192
second preference offers5
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications386
As first preference184
As second preference157
As third preference43
Total Offers Made196
first preference offers183
second preference offers1
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.08%
Total Applications378
As first preference198
As second preference145
As third preference34
Total Offers Made196
first preference offers184
second preference offers10
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.04%
Total Applications376
As first preference188
As second preference151
As third preference37
Total Offers Made198
first preference offers180
second preference offers17
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.14%
Total Applications369
As first preference192
As second preference131
As third preference46
Total Offers Made181
first preference offers169
second preference offers10
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications336
As first preference194
As second preference114
As third preference28
Total Offers Made200
first preference offers191
second preference offers6
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications346
As first preference165
As second preference142
As third preference39
Total Offers Made184
first preference offers165
second preference offers15
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications297
As first preference184
As second preference81
As third preference32
Total Offers Made187
first preference offers184
second preference offers1
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications253
As first preference144
As second preference81
As third preference28
Total Offers Made150
first preference offers144
second preference offers4
third preference offers1

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree38%
agree48%
disagree11%
strongly disagree4%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree36%
agree51%
disagree10%
strongly disagree3%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree20%
agree50%
disagree17%
strongly disagree6%
don't know6%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree8%
agree9%
disagree9%
strongly disagree8%
don't know11%
not applicable54%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree22%
agree41%
disagree27%
strongly disagree7%
don't know3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree27%
agree20%
disagree24%
strongly disagree7%
don't know0%
not applicable22%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes17%
no83%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree37%
agree26%
disagree16%
strongly disagree16%
dont know5%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree37%
agree39%
disagree12%
strongly disagree5%
don't know7%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree43%
agree42%
disagree9%
strongly disagree6%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree41%
agree44%
disagree11%
strongly disagree4%
don't know0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree32%
agree53%
disagree9%
strongly disagree3%
don't know3%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree31%
agree44%
disagree16%
strongly disagree3%
don't know6%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree21%
agree43%
disagree17%
strongly disagree6%
don't know13%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes78%
no22%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin86.8%
any other white background ethnic origin2.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.4%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.3%
white and asian ethnic origin0.9%
indian ethnic origin0.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.8%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin88.9%
any other white background ethnic origin2.4%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.4%
white and asian ethnic origin1%
indian ethnic origin0.9%

Nearby Schools

Veritas Primary Academy

(0.21 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Weston Road, , ST18 0FL