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Haywood Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Mike Dawes

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location_onStoke-on-Trent, ST6 7AB

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,154

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Attainment 8

36.1

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GCSE Rank

#12 in Stoke-on-Trent

#2,949 of 3,216 nationally

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Haywood Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Haywood Academy is an academy converter in Stoke-on-Trent, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of CITY LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,112 pupils on roll, of whom 47% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.1, placing the school #12 in Stoke-on-Trent and #2,949 of 3,216 nationally. 17.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 7.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 5 A-level subjects. A-level value added: -0.84 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 6 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 19.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

36.1

Grade 5+ E&M

17.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)7.1%

Entering EBacc4.40%

EBacc APS2.85

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.55

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc3.80%

EBacc APS2.87

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.74

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc7%

EBacc APS2.83

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.5

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21%

EBacc APS3.21

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.39

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS3.01

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.2

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc6%

EBacc APS3.09

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.84

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Students

VA Banding Well below average

A-level subjects offered5

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.88

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

E+

Students

Retention rate88.90%

2023

Avg Grade

D-

Students

Retention rate66.70%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate85.7%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

19 April 2023

Inspection Report

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12 December 2017

Inspection Report

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15 January 2014

Inspection Report

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04 September 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-04-19

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-12-12

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2014-01-15

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

14.7%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

8.6%(96 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

4pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,112 pupils. During this period, there were 164 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 14.7%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,112	164	14.7%	7.3%	4
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,104	274	24.8%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,158	242	20.9%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,160	205	17.7%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,147	210	18.3%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,140	242	21.2%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,154	253	21.9%	6.4%	4
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,146	189	16.5%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,127	66	5.9%	4.7%	3
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,130	57	5.0%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,138	88	7.7%	4.4%	3
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,129	41	3.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,124	18	1.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,121	69	6.2%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,157	5	0.4%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,157	69	6.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,170	103	8.8%	4.2%	4
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,158	44	3.8%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,163	72	6.2%	3.8%	3
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,170	67	5.7%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,113	61	5.5%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,122	44	3.9%	3.0%	3
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,132	79	7.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,125	33	2.9%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,146	30	2.6%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,161	95	8.2%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 76 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 55 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 37 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 32 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 7 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

82.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

82.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

34.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree30%

agree40%

disagree16%

strongly disagree11%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree32%

agree43%

disagree14%

strongly disagree10%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree22%

agree39%

disagree7%

strongly disagree15%

don't know2%

not applicable14%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes12%

no88%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree17%

agree58%

strongly disagree17%

dont know8%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree40%

agree46%

disagree3%

strongly disagree7%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree41%

agree47%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree29%

agree56%

disagree4%

strongly disagree11%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree41%

agree49%

disagree3%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree52%

disagree4%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree32%

agree47%

disagree6%

strongly disagree11%

don't know3%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes78%

no22%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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St Joseph's College

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