Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
AddressBridge Cross Road, WS7 2DB
URN143899

School Census

Total 1309
Girls/Boys 647/662
Girls/Boys Ratio 49.4%/50.6%
% pupils where English not first language 1.8%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 237
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 13.8%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
06/12/2022 Requires improvement
03/12/2014 Good
Inspection Date 06/12/2022
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Requires improvement
Personal Development Requires improvement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 03/12/2014
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 41.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 37.00%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 54.30%
Entering EBacc 13.60%
EBacc average point score 3.37
Progress 8 -0.45
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 45.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 42%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 61%
Entering EBacc 16%
EBacc average point score 3.66
Progress 8 -0.02
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 49.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 51%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 68%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.02
Progress 8 0.2

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications354
As first preference119
As second preference189
As third preference45
Total Offers Made209
first preference offers119
second preference offers50
third preference offers14
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications419
As first preference190
As second preference182
As third preference45
Total Offers Made233
first preference offers186
second preference offers42
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications418
As first preference198
As second preference169
As third preference45
Total Offers Made240
first preference offers198
second preference offers20
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications407
As first preference166
As second preference193
As third preference42
Total Offers Made230
first preference offers166
second preference offers55
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications413
As first preference191
As second preference178
As third preference42
Total Offers Made231
first preference offers190
second preference offers22
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications439
As first preference211
As second preference176
As third preference50
Total Offers Made267
first preference offers211
second preference offers37
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.04%
Total Applications469
As first preference266
As second preference154
As third preference46
Total Offers Made267
first preference offers257
second preference offers10
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.19%
Total Applications485
As first preference287
As second preference143
As third preference54
Total Offers Made246
first preference offers242
second preference offers3
third preference offers1

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree20%
agree46%
disagree13%
strongly disagree19%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree19%
agree47%
disagree19%
strongly disagree13%
don't know2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree11%
agree35%
disagree28%
strongly disagree21%
don't know5%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree3%
agree9%
disagree13%
strongly disagree14%
don't know5%
not applicable55%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree12%
agree38%
disagree31%
strongly disagree18%
don't know1%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree20%
agree20%
disagree24%
strongly disagree21%
don't know1%
not applicable14%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes15%
no85%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree0%
agree26%
disagree23%
strongly disagree45%
dont know6%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree24%
agree38%
disagree17%
strongly disagree12%
don't know9%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree20%
agree47%
disagree17%
strongly disagree14%
don't know3%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree10%
agree43%
disagree30%
strongly disagree15%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree25%
agree56%
disagree8%
strongly disagree5%
don't know5%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree22%
agree51%
disagree9%
strongly disagree7%
don't know11%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree11%
agree35%
disagree20%
strongly disagree20%
don't know13%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes52%
no48%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin92.7%
white and asian ethnic origin1.3%
any other white background ethnic origin1.2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin93.4%
white and asian ethnic origin1.2%
any other white background ethnic origin0.8%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.8%

Nearby Schools

Springhill Primary Academy

(0.32 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Mossbank Avenue, , WS7 4UN

Chase Terrace Primary School

(0.36 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Rugeley Road, , WS7 1AH

St Joseph and St Theresa Catholic Primary

(0.52 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: High Street, , WS7 3XL