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Trentham Academy

Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8PQSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2026
Progress 8
+0.21
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
162 1st-choice / 154 places
Ranking
#1,058
of 3,141 nationally

About Trentham Academy

Trentham Academy is a mixed secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent for pupils aged 11 to 16, and it is currently oversubscribed by a significant margin. With 782 pupils on roll against a capacity of 750, the school is running slightly above its official limit, and the demand is clear: for 154 places available in the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 473 total applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.07. Of those, 162 families put it as their first preference, and 142 first-preference offers were made. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 15.7%, which is above the national average for secondary schools but not unusual for the local authority context. The school has no religious character and no sixth form, so pupils move on after Year 11. Headteacher Emma Wagg leads a school that has clearly become a popular choice in the area, and the numbers suggest it is drawing families from across Stoke-on-Trent.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressAllerton Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8PQ
HeadteacherEmma Wagg
Local AuthorityStoke-on-Trent
Number of Pupils782
Free School Meals (FSM)15.7%
School Capacity782 / 750 (104% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Oct 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 30 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Swimming PoolSports HallPlaying FieldsScience LabsAstro TurfSixth Form CentreLibraryGymnasiumTheatreMusic RoomsDining Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

FootballRowingHockeyCross CountrySwimmingBadmintonRoundersAthleticsRugby

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubDramaChoirArt ClubYoung EnterpriseDuke of EdinburghScience ClubOrchestra

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Trentham Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.