Best secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke school lists only make sense when locked to the postcode sector you might buy into, because town identity and fundamentals diverge. This ranking covers 14 secondary schools in the Stoke-on-Trent local authority. Postcode area ST4 has the highest average school score (54.6 across 4 schools), while ST2 sits at the lower end (6.8). 86% of ranked Stoke-on-Trent secondary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Stoke-on-Trent comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–14 in the Stoke-on-Trent ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Ormiston Horizon Academy | 17.8 | Good | Secondary |
| 12 | Discovery Academy | 12.1 | Requires improvement | Secondary |
| 13 | St Peter's CofE Academy | 6.4 | Good | Secondary |
| 14 | Birches Head Academy | 1.6 | Inadequate | Secondary |
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Questions about secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent
What is the best secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent?
St Joseph's College is the top-ranked secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent (LocaleIQ score 97.4 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 62.4. The score combines Ofsted outcome, Progress 8 and Attainment 8, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Stoke-on-Trent secondary pool.
What is the best primary school in Stoke-on-Trent?
Newstead Primary Academy tops the Stoke-on-Trent primary school ranking (LocaleIQ 98.5). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 83% · higher 33%. See the full primary school ranking for Stoke-on-Trent for the complete list.
Which secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent have the best GCSE results?
Attainment 8 measures average GCSE grades across eight subjects; Progress 8 compares actual grades against predictions based on KS2 — a positive figure means pupils outperformed expectations. Top performers in Stoke-on-Trent: St Joseph's College (Attainment 8 62.4); Trentham Academy (Attainment 8 46.6); Thistley Hough Academy (Attainment 8 47.9). Both metrics feed into the LocaleIQ secondary school score.
Which secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
1 secondary school in the Stoke-on-Trent ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: St Joseph's College. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
How many secondary schools are ranked in Stoke-on-Trent?
This ranking covers 14 secondary schools in the Stoke-on-Trent comparison pool. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of Stoke-on-Trent has the best secondary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, ST4 has the strongest cluster — 54.6 average across 4 ranked secondary schools. ST2 sits at the lower end (6.8 average). Stoke school lists only make sense when locked to the postcode sector you might buy into, because town identity and fundamentals diverge. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.