The Weston Road Academy

A good academy converter school in Staffordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Weston Road Academy.

Stafford, ST180YG Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
52.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.09
English & Maths grade 4+ %
58.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 67.1%
Continue in education or training
63.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 69.0%
Sustained employment
39.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 17.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
2 October 2013
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Blackheath Lane
Stafford, ST180YG
Phone
1785413600
Website
westonroad.staffs.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137553
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Blackheath Lane, Stafford, ST18 0YG
Website
http://www.westonroad.staffs.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE WESTON ROAD ACADEMY
Capacity
1,017 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
970
Free School Meals
19.2% (186 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.0% (19 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
69.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
17.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
10.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
5.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
69%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
42 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
10.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
67.1 (+15.1 vs average)
Education Continuation:
69.0 (+12.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
46.0 (+6.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
60 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
121
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
970 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Physical Education/Sports Studies (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(12 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(13 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Aspiring and Believing to Achieve the Extraordinary"

Belief Togetherness Respect Responsibility Accuracy Inclusion Organisation Excellence Integrity

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to The Weston Road Academy. The ethos is built on traditional values such as respect, hard work, high expectations, community and pride in our appearance. The Headteacher is Mrs A Kingman.

Facilities

Lecture Theatre with tiered seating and lighting Large Sports Hall and Gym Tennis Courts Drama Studio Conference and Meeting facilities Large Playing fields and sports pitches

Curriculum Highlights

Broad, balanced and personalised education; emphasis on providing pupils with a varied diet of studies across a wide range of subjects.

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 admissions are managed via Staffordshire County Council. The Weston Road Academy admissions policies include The Weston Road Academy Admissions Policy 2025-26, The Weston Road Academy Admissions Policy 2026-27 and The Weston Road Academy Admissions Policy 2027-28.

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