Blythe Bridge High School
Cheadle Road, Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent, ST11 9PWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Blythe Bridge High School is a secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 7th of 24 secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in May 2026.
Ofsted report card
Inspected 6 May 2026, report published 15 June 2026
Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.
- Inclusion
- Expected standard
- Curriculum and teaching
- Expected standard
- Achievement
- Expected standard
- Attendance and behaviour
- Strong standard
- Personal development and wellbeing
- Expected standard
- Leadership and governance
- Expected standard
- Post-16 provision
- Expected standard
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 6 May 2026
Pupils enjoy learning at this welcoming school. They are generally taught well. Most pupils, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, progress securely through the curriculum. Pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, achieve in line with national averages in external examinations. Sixth-form students benefit from a well-structured curriculum that prepares them effectively for their next steps. They typically attain well from their starting points in national examinations. Leaders identify any barriers to learning that pupils may face. Staff support pupils to overcome these barriers with increasing effectiveness. The environment is calm and orderly. Leaders have developed clear routines that pupils understand and follow. There are positive and supportive relationships between staff and pupils. At break and lunchtimes, pupils socialise together. They are respectful and polite. Bullying is rare. If any issues do occur, staff resolve with them quickly and effectively. Pupils are safe in school and know they can talk to a range of staff if they have any worries. Pupils and sixth-form students attend school very regularly. Pupils benefit from a variety of extra-curricular activities to develop their interests, talents and skills. Many pupils take part in these activities. For example, pupils enjoy trampolining, cheerleading and a gardening club. Some pupils also take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. There is a wide range of leadership opportunities for pupils to get involved in. These support them well in developing their character and understanding of how they can be active citizens. Pupils are proud to perform roles, such as prefects, house captains, year ambassadors and form representatives. Students in the sixth form set a positive example for their younger peers by taking on roles as subject ambassadors.
What the school should improve
- Leaders should ensure that teachers consistently develop pupils’ competency in literacy, especially writing, across all subjects.
- Leaders should ensure that teachers consistently and effectively address the barriers to learning that some pupils face.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
165 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
48 students
Average A level grade C-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,049 pupils on roll, with places for 1,072
Schools near Blythe Bridge High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinetic Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | Not published |
| Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Ormiston Meridian Academy | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 40.2 |
| The Cheadle Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 40.0 |
| Painsley Catholic College | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 58.8 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- JOHN TAYLOR MAT
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rachael Johnson
- Phone
- 01782392519
- Address
- Cheadle Road, Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent, ST11 9PW
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- URN
- 149376
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.