The Excel Academy

A good academy converter school in Stoke-on-Trent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Excel Academy.

Stoke-On-Trent, ST16LG Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
41.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.57
English & Maths grade 4+ %
51.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 55.2%
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
16 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
Milton Road
Sneyd Green
Stoke-On-Trent, ST16LG
Phone
1782882700
Website
excelacademy.info/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140633
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Milton Road, Sneyd Green, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6LG
Website
http://www.excelacademy.info/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ALPHA ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1200 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
1,189
Free School Meals
30.3% (360 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.3% (27 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.4%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
31.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
39.8
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.7
English Attainment 8:
8.5
Maths Attainment 8:
8.2
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.4
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.7
Ebacc English:
94.6%
Ebacc Entry:
17.5%
Ebacc Humanities:
89.2%
Ebacc Languages:
41.3%
Ebacc Maths:
99.1%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.9%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.57
Progress 8 Range:
-0.76 to -0.38

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
33 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
198
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,189 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Pride and Respect"

RESPECT AMBITION CONFIDENCE

Head Teacher's Message

It is my privilege to welcome you to The Excel Academy, one of the best performing academies in the City. Our ethos is ‘Pride and Respect’ and what makes us distinctive is the sense of belonging that The Excel Academy engenders in the students, staff, parents and friends of the academy.

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