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Thistley Hough Academy
Thistley Hough, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 5JJ, Stoke-on-Trent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.3 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,095
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 39% nationally. A commendable 71% of students attain grade 4 or above in English and Maths, although the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 15%. Overall, parents can expect a supportive learning environment with above-average outcomes in key subjects.
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Last inspected: 22 March 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 47.9 | Top 39% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 71% | Top 37% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 52% | Top 33% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 15% | Bottom 16% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 8% | Bottom 16% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British48.4%
Asian Pakistani18.0%
Black African8.8%
White Other5.6%
Asian Other4.3%
Other3.9%
Asian Indian3.0%
Mixed Other1.9%
Asian Bangladeshi1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Black Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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52.99991, -2.20225 · ST4 5JJ
School details
Local authorityStoke-on-Trent
RegionWest Midlands
URN139068
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Thistley Hough Academy rated by Ofsted?
Thistley Hough Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 March 2017.
Is Thistley Hough Academy a good school?
Thistley Hough Academy scores 56.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Thistley Hough Academy in GCSEs?
Thistley Hough Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.9. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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