#6 in Best Secondary Schools in Stafford

The Weston Road Academy

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Ofsted Report
Improved from Satisfactory to Good
Snobe Grade
B+

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The Weston Road Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.

It has 1002 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education
Secondary Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type
Academies Academies Academies Academies
Snobe grade
B+
C-
C-
-
Ofset report
Good - - -
Age range
11-18 11-18 11-18 11-16
Gender
Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio
18.6 16.6 18 6.5
Proficient Math
- - - -
Proficient Read
- - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE
- - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level
- - - -
Day Fees
- - - -
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Secondary Exam Result

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score - This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 52 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 53% 30.42% 32.61%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 76% 44.53% 45.1%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 37% 18.3% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 22% 9.16% 12.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 30% 12.51% 17.02%
EBacc average points score 4.56 2.78 2.95

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 95% 92% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 165 134 140
Pupils staying in education 89% 86.11% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 56% 42.62% 34.04%
School sixth forms 32% 29.51% 30.65%
Sixth form colleges 2% 2.94% 10.43%
Other education destinations 0% 11.19% 11.17%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 3.05% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 2.87% 2.16%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.12 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 49.8 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 46% 9 26.01% 29.11%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 68% 7 41.84% 43.21%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 14% 20.95% 25.64%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 8% 1 7.36% 11.36%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 11% 12.07% 16.36%
EBacc average points score 4.19 2.64 2.87

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 93% 92.62% 90.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 128 130 134
Pupils staying in education 84% 84.54% 84.02%
Further education college or other further education provider 48% 40.92% 33.35%
School sixth forms 36% 31.56% 31.04%
Sixth form colleges 0% 0.83% 8.49%
Other education destinations 0% 11.33% 11.16%
Pupils in apprenticeships 5% 5.52% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 2.62% 2.77%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.1 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 47.8 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 37% 2 25.18% 29.05%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 61% 9 40% 42.47%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 22% 19.61% 24.62%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 7% 10 6.96% 11.22%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 11% 6 11.04% 15.89%
EBacc average points score 4.06 2.56 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 98% 88.9% 84.85%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 132 134 140
Pupils staying in education 92% 73.96% 73.9%
Further education college or other further education provider 50% 38.57% 28.39%
School sixth forms 40% 31.76% 31.38%
Sixth form colleges - 0.69% 9.1%
Other education destinations - 5.63% 5.93%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 5.53% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 3.1% 2.07%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.11 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 47.3 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 39% 27.69% 29.39%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 70% 44.25% 42.95%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 24% 21.16% 25.15%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 17% 10.75% 14.59%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 17% 12.41% 16.14%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 95% 91.55% 85.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 139 137 144
Pupils staying in education 91% 72.5% 58.14%
Further education college or other further education provider 54% 42.88% 30.57%
School sixth forms 37% 36.33% 31.99%
Sixth form colleges - 0.33% 9%
Other education destinations - 3.98% 5.74%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 7.2% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 3.78% 2.47%
A level exam result

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 37.8 31.86 33.32
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 36.85 31.28 32.38
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 10.8% 14.4% 17.6%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 37 184 249
Students staying in education 84% 55.5% 60.55%
Students entering apprenticeships 8% 7.88% 4.99%
Students entering employment 6% 19.1% 17.76%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 0% 9.65% 10.72%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 34.34 2 28.49 29.31
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 32.84 1 28.13 28.56
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 11.1% 9.02% 12.95%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 44 190 232
Students staying in education 68% 55.63% 57.19%
Students entering apprenticeships 9% 12.66% 7.79%
Students entering employment 17% 22.29% 21.04%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 5% 6.54% 8.82%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 32.59 2 27.26 28.96
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 33.15 2 27.44 28.74
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 13.9% 10.65% 13.23%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 2 3
Students staying in education - 33.03% 31.7%
Students entering apprenticeships - 8.19% 5.55%
Students entering employment - 16.5% 15.83%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 6% 2.47% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 30.94 26.45 26.65
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 35.49 27.17 27.68
Average Grade (Best 3) B- - -
AAB or higher 23.5% 8.78% 12.55%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 1 3
Students staying in education 8 39.07% 36.42%
Students entering apprenticeships 13% 8.76% 6.39%
Students entering employment 33% 22.62% 20.09%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 2.86% 4.24%
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Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 30th Oct 2023 To 3rd Nov 2023
Winter Holidays 25th Dec 2023 To 5th Jan 2024
Spring Half Term Holidays 12th Feb 2024 To 16th Feb 2024
Spring Holidays 25th Mar 2024 To 5th Apr 2024
Summer Half Term Holidays 27th May 2024 To 31st May 2024
Summer Holidays 23rd Jul 2024 To 30th Aug 2024
Terms Dates
Autumn Term 4th Sep 2023 To 29th Oct 2023
Autumn Term-2 4th Nov 2023 To 24th Dec 2023
Spring Term 6th Jan 2024 To 11th Feb 2024
Spring Term-2 17th Feb 2024 To 24th Mar 2024
Summer Term 6th Apr 2024 To 26th May 2024
Summer Term-2 1st Jun 2024 To 22nd Jul 2024
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The school has maintained good quality of education and made improvement in several areas.

Improving outcomes for disadvantaged pupils has been a top priority with one-to-one mentoring provided.

Teaching is effective in most subjects, but there could be more challenge for the most able pupils.

Students consistently make good progress on A-level courses, but non-qualification activities could be better planned.

Attendance has been improved through additional support and initiatives such as home visits.

Pupil behaviour is mostly good, but some pupils do not manage their own behaviour well at lunchtimes.

The report recommends that teachers provide high levels of challenge and that behaviour of some pupils improves at lunchtimes.

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