SchoolScoresSt Peter's CofE Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of WOODARD ACADEMIES TRUST
Fenton Manor, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2RR
01782 882500 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 3 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
22 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Stoke-on-Trent comparisons use the 8 of its 27 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 19 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Stoke-on-Trent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 8th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 5% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 79% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 7th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 10% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 82% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 7th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 8% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | 72% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 42% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 47% | 42% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 21 parents who had raised a concern 8th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 12% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 48% | 66% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 12 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 41% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 58% | 67% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 8th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 7% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45%said yes | 76% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 2%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Stoke-on-Trent figures pool parents at the Stoke-on-Trent schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
206 pupils in this year group.
19% — 14 points below the Stoke-on-Trent average, and 26 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Stoke-on-Trent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 19% | 33% | 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. | 34.4 | 39.8 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 2.8 | 3.4 | 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.
226 pupils in this year group.
87% — about the same as the Stoke-on-Trent average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Stoke-on-Trent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 87% | 87% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 4% | 11% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 21% | 17% | 13% |
| Further education college | 54% | 49% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4% | 3% |
| Work | 3% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 90% | 87% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 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 Stoke-on-Trent. 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 202 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 164 |
| Of those, offered a place | 164 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 354 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.8
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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Stoke-on-Trent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 88% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 48.7% | 40.0%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 16th highest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 36% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.4% | 2.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 9th highest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 70% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.5% | 15.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 91% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 47.4% | 23.2%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 15th lowest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 47% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.5% | 9.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 15th lowest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 45% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 24.5% | 26.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 25th lowest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 3% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 87.5 | 47.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 25th lowest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 6% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 18.4% | 13.2% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded6 pupils | 0.57% | 0.50% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 13th highest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 52% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.9 | 16.9 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 23rd highest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 17% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.2 | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 24th highest of 26 state secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 9% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 6.2% | 14.9%* | 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
- City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · C+ average A level grade
- Excellence Girls Academy 0.6 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- The Registry 0.9 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Thistley Hough Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 52% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Thomas More Catholic Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 36% grade 5+ English and maths
- Phoenix Independent School 1.5 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- St Joseph's College 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 78% grade 5+ English and maths
- Newcastle-under-Lyme School 2.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 39% A*/A at A level
- Discovery Academy 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 28% grade 5+ English and maths
- Demetae Academy 2.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Peter's CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 3 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did St Peter's CofE Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 19% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 26 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend St Peter's CofE Academy?
45% of the 22 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Peter's CofE Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Peter's CofE Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 164 families put St Peter's CofE Academy as their first choice for 202 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 164 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 136824.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.