City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College

About City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College

City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College is a large state sixth form for students aged 16 to 19, with a school capacity of 2,150. The college is mixed and non-religious, and sits within the Stoke-on-Trent local authority. While the data does not include a current pupil count, the capacity figure suggests a sizeable institution that can accommodate a significant number of students. The college does not provide information on free school meal eligibility, so it is not possible to compare its intake disadvantage levels against the local or national average. However, the absence of any admission oversubscription data makes it difficult to gauge demand; parents would need to check directly with the college to understand how competitive entry is. The headteacher is Lesley Morrey, and the college operates as a dedicated sixth form, meaning it focuses entirely on post-16 education rather than offering lower secondary or nursery provision.

In its most recent KS5 results from the 2023/24 academic year, the college recorded a points per entry of 33.02, which equates to a grade of C+. The best three A-levels averaged 33.58 points, also a C+. The proportion of students achieving AAB or higher in at least two facilitating subjects was 11%, based on 417 pupils. The college’s value added score was -0.02, with a progress banding of Average, meaning students achieved broadly in line with expectations given their prior attainment. The lower and upper confidence intervals for value added were -0.09 and 0.05 respectively, indicating that the score is not statistically significantly different from the national average. For context, the local authority’s average Progress 8 score for secondary schools is -0.47, though this measure applies to KS4 rather than KS5, so direct comparison is limited. The college sits among peers like Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent and Thistley Hough Academy in the local ranking.

The college offers a broad range of facilities including a library, gymnasium, science labs, theatre, playing fields, sports hall, chapel, and a dedicated sixth form centre. Sports on offer include rowing, athletics, swimming, cross country, martial arts, and cricket, while extracurricular clubs cover drama, chess, Model UN, gardening, science club, coding, newspaper, art, film, Young Enterprise, and debate. This variety suggests a college that encourages students to pursue interests beyond the classroom. There is no information on SEND provision or specific support programmes, so families with additional needs should contact the college directly. The nearest Outstanding-rated school in the local authority is St Joseph’s College, 2.5 km away, but this is a different type of institution. This college will suit students who want a dedicated sixth form environment with a wide choice of subjects and activities, and who are comfortable with average academic progress outcomes.

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