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The Excel Academy
Milton Road, Sneyd Green, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 6LG, Stoke-on-Trent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.0 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,208
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 88% nationally. While 52% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the percentage for grade 5 or above is lower at 29%, indicating room for improvement in higher attainment levels. Overall, it offers a decent educational environment, though parents may want to consider the limited EBacc entry rate of 31% when evaluating its academic breadth.
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Last inspected: 16 October 2013Older 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. | 37.5 | Bottom 12% 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%. | 52% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 30% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 30% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.2%
Asian Other3.0%
Black African2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
White Other2.7%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Asian Pakistani2.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed Other1.8%
Other1.3%
Asian Indian0.7%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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53.04595, -2.15733 · ST1 6LG
School details
Local authorityStoke-on-Trent
RegionWest Midlands
URN140633
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.excelacademy.info/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Excel Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Excel Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 October 2013.
Is The Excel Academy a good school?
The Excel Academy scores 21.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% 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 The Excel Academy in GCSEs?
The Excel Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.5. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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