Thistley Hough Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Stoke-on-Trent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Thistley Hough Academy.

Stoke-On-Trent, ST45JJ Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
59.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.23
English & Maths grade 4+ %
54.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 60.3%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
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
22 March 2017
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Thistley Hough
Penkhull
Stoke-On-Trent, ST45JJ
Phone
1782883500
Website
thistleyhoughacademy.org.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139068
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Thistley Hough, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5JJ
Website
http://www.thistleyhoughacademy.org.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1050 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,091
Free School Meals
34.7% (379 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (23 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
23.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
45.1
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.9
English Attainment 8:
9.9
Maths Attainment 8:
9.1
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.9
Ebacc English:
100.0%
Ebacc Entry:
11.0%
Ebacc Humanities:
93.3%
Ebacc Languages:
21.1%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.23
Progress 8 Range:
0.03 to 0.43

Key Performance Indicators

Attainment 8:
45.1 (+5.6 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.23 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
30 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
182
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,091 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect Resilience Responsibility

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Thistley Hough Academy. The Principal’s message emphasises that every child will be known, treated as an individual, with excellent teaching and a broad range of experiences beyond the classroom, underpinned by the academy virtues of Respect, Resilience and Responsibility.

Curriculum Highlights

Rigorous, knowledge-led National Curriculum across subjects Strong emphasis on English and Maths foundations Personal, Social and Moral Education including citizenship Regular assessments and targeted interventions Depth of subject knowledge enabling GCSE mastery

Admissions Criteria

Oversubscription criteria: looked-after children (including those previously looked after and adopted), siblings of current students, and those living nearest to the academy by straight-line distance.

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