Trentham Academy

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 16
Report card: Expected standard to strong standard

Allerton Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8PQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Trentham Academy is a secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 113 schools in Stoke-on-Trent. It ranks 6th of 24 secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in February 2026.

Ofsted report card

Inspected 10 February 2026, report published 27 April 2026

Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.

Inclusion
Strong standard
Curriculum and teaching
Expected standard
Achievement
Expected standard
Attendance and behaviour
Expected standard
Personal development and wellbeing
Strong standard
Leadership and governance
Expected standard
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 February 2026

At Trentham Academy teachers and pupils build warm, respectful relationships with one another. Staff get to know pupils very well. This means that pupils get the support they need, when they need it. Leaders identify any potential barriers to pupils’ success and help pupils overcome them. Pupils respect the freedom they have to express themselves at school. Pupils say that they enjoy learning. Their attitude to work in lessons is consistently positive. Pupils attend well at Trentham Academy. Where pupils have barriers to attendance, the school successfully supports them to improve. Pupils behave well. They feel listened to and know that there is someone to help them if they need it. They feel safe at school and are confident that the school deals well with any bullying. The school makes sure that everyone can take part in the exciting opportunities on offer. All pupils benefit from the school’s work on personal growth by undertaking the 'Trentham Doctorate’ programme that maps and develops pupils’ respect, optimism, integrity and responsibility. Pupils value this programme highly. The school supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities very well. Staff identify these pupils' particular needs and consistently review support so that it meets their needs. Trentham Academy pupils are well prepared for life after school. They leave school having achieved well, regardless of their background.

What the school should improve

  • Leaders should continue to improve pupils' achievement, particularly narrowing the gap between disadvantaged pupils' achievement and that of their non-disadvantaged peers.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

147 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score46.6

46.6, 0.5 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths43.5%

43.5%, 1.9 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths68.7%

68.7%, 3.9 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc49.7%

49.7%, 9.2 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.22

4.22, 0.13 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

794 pupils on roll, with places for 750

Eligible for free school meals14.9%

14.9%, 11.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language10.8%

10.8%, 10.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.3%

17.3%, 2.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.3%

3.3%, 2.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Trentham Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Joseph's College1 mileOfsted judgements: OutstandingAttainment 8: 62.4
Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 41.0
Clayton Hall Academy2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 45.8
Thistley Hough Academy2 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standardAttainment 8: 47.9
St Thomas More Catholic Academy2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 43.4

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
CITY LEARNING TRUST
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Emma Wagg
Address
Allerton Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8PQ
Local authority
Stoke-on-Trent
URN
144558

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.