SchoolScoresBlythe Bridge High School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of JOHN TAYLOR MAT
Cheadle Road, Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent, ST11 9PW
01782 392519 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 6 May 2026 , published 15 June 2026.
In short: 1 strong, 6 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Post-16 provisionSixth form or other study after 16. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
165 pupils in this year group.
41% — 2 points above the Staffordshire average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41% | 40% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 46.6 | 43.9 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.5 | 3.8 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
167 pupils in this year group.
91% — about the same as the Staffordshire average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 91% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 41% | 33% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 12% | 3% | 13% |
| Further education college | 26% | 46% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 5% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 95% | 91% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
48 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C- | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 5% | 19% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 32% | 46% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 28.1 | 33.4 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
23 subjects, 121 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 14 | 0% | 0% | 27% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 13 | 8% | 8% | 17% |
| Mathematics | 12 | 0% | 17% | 40% |
| Chemistry | 11 | 0% | 18% | 30% |
| Religious Studies | 8 | 0% | 0% | 22% |
| Geography | 7 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Business Studies:Single | 6 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 6 | 0% | 0% | 24% |
| Physics | 6 | 0% | 0% | 31% |
| Sociology | 6 | 0% | 0% | 20% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: English Language, History, Media/Film/Tv Studies, Spanish, Art and Design (Photography), Design and Technology (Product Design), English Literature, Government and Politics, Music, Psychology, Art and Design (Fine Art), French, Mathematics (Further).
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
49 students in this year group.
92% — 11 points above the Staffordshire average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 92% | 81% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 10% | 11% | 7% |
| Work | 27% | 33% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 89% | 92% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
61 students in this year group.
52% — about the same as the Staffordshire average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 52% | 52% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 10% | 11% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 68% | 52% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Staffordshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 176 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 172 |
| Of those, offered a place | 172 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 279 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 21st highest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 17% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 15.2% | 22.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 17th highest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 34% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.3% | 2.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 20th highest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 27% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 10.7% | 13.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 22nd highest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 4% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.7% | 7.6%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 79% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.6% | 7.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 9th lowest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 77% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 17.6% | 20.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 7th lowest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 56% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.4 | 18.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 9th lowest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 53% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.4% | 7.0% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.31% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 78% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.2 | 17.3 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 83% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.5 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 16th highest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 36% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 11.1% | 13.9%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Kinetic Academy 1.9 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Inadequate (2025)
- Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection
- Ormiston Meridian Academy 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected · 34% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Cheadle Academy 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 31% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Blythe Bridge High School's Ofsted rating?
Blythe Bridge High School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 6 May 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 1 strong, 6 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Blythe Bridge High School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 41% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 4 points below the England average of 45%.
Is Blythe Bridge High School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 172 families put Blythe Bridge High School as their first choice for 176 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 172 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 149376.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.