The Weston Road Academy
Blackheath Lane, Stafford, ST18 0YGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Weston Road Academy is a secondary school in Stafford for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 4th of 7 secondary schools in Stafford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 October 2013, report published 23 October 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 March 2023
The Weston Road Academy is a calm, caring school in which pupils can thrive and feel safe. Staff know pupils well and support them to achieve their full potential. Pupils appreciate this support and are happy at school. They respond by working hard and achieving high standards. Leaders have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Pupils' behaviour in lessons and around school is positive. Occasional instances of poor behaviour are well managed. Pupils say that if bullying does occur staff deal with it well. The school offers pupils a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities. Examples include the Duke of Edinburgh Award, sports, coding, puzzle, debating and drama clubs. Participation in these activities is flourishing. For example, 120 pupils recently took part in the school production 'We Will Rock You'. Pupils talked enthusiastically about how much they enjoy these opportunities. Most parents and carers would recommend the school. They praise leadership, quality of teaching and pastoral support systems. Several parents comment on the high-quality support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). One parent summed up the views of many by saying, 'The school places the pupils at the centre of decisions made to ensure they can reach their potential and fulfil their dreams and ambitions'.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, assessment strategies are underdeveloped. This means that pupils do not always respond to teacher feedback to improve their work. Leaders should ensure that pupils respond to assessment consistently in all subjects to learn the full curriculum.
- Some pupils have weak reading skills. This hinders their access to the full curriculum. Leaders should ensure that all staff have the expertise they need to support pupils to develop their reading skills, so they are able to access the curriculum fully.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
180 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
33 students
Average A level grade B-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
978 pupils on roll, with places for 1,017
Schools near The Weston Road Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton High School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 50.6 |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 52.0 |
| Sir Graham Balfour High School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 45.0 |
| Stafford Manor High School | 3 miles | Report card: Urgent improvement to expected standard | Attainment 8: 30.6 |
| King Edward VI High School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Attainment 8: 33.4 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE WESTON ROAD ACADEMY
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Ann Kingman
- Phone
- 01785413600
- Address
- Blackheath Lane, Stafford, ST18 0YG
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- URN
- 137553
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.