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  • The Cheadle Academy
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Stoke-on-Trent schools collage

2025 Best Secondary Schools in Stoke-on-Trent Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Stoke-on-Trent. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Stoke-on-Trent

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Independent · All-through
#1STOKE-ON-TRENT
#373England

Stafford Grammar School

Burton Manor Rd, Stoke-on-Trent, ST18 9AT
Staffordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
430 pupils
Mixed
4-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#4STOKE-ON-TRENT
#1,138England

Alsager School

Hassall Road, Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 2HR
Cheshire East council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,534 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School262 offers / 434 applications
Subscription: 1.7xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#3STOKE-ON-TRENT
#802England

St Joseph's College, Stoke-on-Trent

London Road, Trent Vale, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5NT
Stoke-on-Trent City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,145 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School149 offers / 449 applications
Subscription: 3.0xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#2STOKE-ON-TRENT
#750England

Painsley Catholic College

Station Road, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 1LH
Staffordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,325 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School215 offers / 355 applications
Subscription: 1.6xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#11STOKE-ON-TRENT
#2,519England

St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy

Little Chell Lane, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 6LZ
Stoke-on-Trent City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,162 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School209 offers / 439 applications
Subscription: 2.1xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#14STOKE-ON-TRENT
#2,816England

Biddulph High School

Conway Road, Knypersley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 7AR
Staffordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
768 pupils
Mixed
13-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#23STOKE-ON-TRENT
#3,520England

The Cheadle Academy

Station Road, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 1LH
Staffordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
423 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School61 offers / 129 applications
Subscription: 2.1xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#5STOKE-ON-TRENT
#1,220England

Blythe Bridge High School

Cheadle Road, Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent, ST11 9PW
Staffordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,034 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School185 offers / 284 applications
Subscription: 1.5xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#18STOKE-ON-TRENT
#3,212England

St Thomas More Catholic Academy

Longton Hall Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 2NJ
Stoke-on-Trent City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,168 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School198 offers / 474 applications
Subscription: 2.4xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Stoke-on-Trent

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Neighbourhoods in Stoke-on-Trent

Alsager is a popular residential pocket within the Stoke-on-Trent area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Stoke-on-Trent and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Alsager SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Alsager School#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Baddeley Green is a popular residential pocket within the Stoke-on-Trent area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Stoke-on-Trent and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#28Sporting Stars AcademyIndependentSecondary & Post-1614-18+ yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Sporting Stars Academy#28
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 14-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Bentilee is a popular residential pocket within the Stoke-on-Trent area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Stoke-on-Trent and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#20Discovery Academy, Stoke-on-TrentStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Discovery Academy, Stoke-on-Trent#20
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Birches Head is a popular residential pocket within the Stoke-on-Trent area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Stoke-on-Trent and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#26Birches Head AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneInadequate
Birches Head Academy#26
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Inadequate

Blurton is a popular residential pocket within the Stoke-on-Trent area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Stoke-on-Trent and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#15Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy#15
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Blythe Bridge is a popular residential pocket within the Stoke-on-Trent area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Stoke-on-Trent and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Blythe Bridge High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Blythe Bridge High School#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Burslem is a popular residential pocket within the Stoke-on-Trent area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Stoke-on-Trent and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#24Haywood AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Haywood Academy#24
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Cheadle is a popular residential pocket within the Stoke-on-Trent area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Stoke-on-Trent and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Painsley Catholic CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#23The Cheadle AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Painsley Catholic College#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
The Cheadle Academy#23
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Cobridge is a popular residential pocket within the Stoke-on-Trent area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Stoke-on-Trent and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#27North Road AcademyIndependentAll-through3-16 yearsMixedIslamInformation not available
North Road Academy#27
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Islam
Ofsted: Information not available

Endon is a popular residential pocket within the Stoke-on-Trent area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Stoke-on-Trent and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#8Endon High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Endon High School#8
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Fenton is a popular residential pocket within the Stoke-on-Trent area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Stoke-on-Trent and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#21St Peter's CofE Academy, Stoke-on-TrentStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandRequires Improvement
St Peter's CofE Academy, Stoke-on-Trent#21
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Halmer End is a popular residential pocket within the Stoke-on-Trent area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Stoke-on-Trent and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#19Sir Thomas Boughey AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Sir Thomas Boughey Academy#19
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Hanley is a popular residential pocket within the Stoke-on-Trent area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Stoke-on-Trent and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#29Phoenix Independent SchoolIndependentSecondary14-16 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
N/AThe RegistryIndependentSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
N/AWant2Achieve The AcademyIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Phoenix Independent School#29
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 14-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available
The RegistryN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available
Want2Achieve The AcademyN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Ipstones is a popular residential pocket within the Stoke-on-Trent area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Stoke-on-Trent and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AEvergreenIndependentAll-through7-16 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
EvergreenN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 7-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Kidsgrove is a popular residential pocket within the Stoke-on-Trent area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Stoke-on-Trent and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#22The King's CofE AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
#17Kidsgrove Secondary SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
The King's CofE Academy#22
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good
Kidsgrove Secondary School#17
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Knypersley is a popular residential pocket within the Stoke-on-Trent area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Stoke-on-Trent and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#14Biddulph High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1613-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Biddulph High School#14
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 13-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Longton is a popular residential pocket within the Stoke-on-Trent area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Stoke-on-Trent and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#18St Thomas More Catholic AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
St Thomas More Catholic Academy#18
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Meir is a popular residential pocket within the Stoke-on-Trent area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Stoke-on-Trent and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10Ormiston Meridian AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
N/AKinetic AcademyIndependentAll-through9-16 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
N/ACo-op Academy Florence MacWilliamsStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneNo Ofsted graded rating yet
Ormiston Meridian Academy#10
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Kinetic AcademyN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 9-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available
Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliamsN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: No Ofsted graded rating yet

Penkhull is a popular residential pocket within the Stoke-on-Trent area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Stoke-on-Trent and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9Thistley Hough AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Thistley Hough Academy#9
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Shelton is a popular residential pocket within the Stoke-on-Trent area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Stoke-on-Trent and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Excellence Girls AcademyIndependentSecondary9-16 yearsGirlsNoneInformation not available
Excellence Girls Academy#7
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 9-16 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Sneyd Green is a popular residential pocket within the Stoke-on-Trent area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Stoke-on-Trent and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#16The Excel AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
The Excel Academy#16
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Stafford is a popular residential pocket within the Stoke-on-Trent area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Stoke-on-Trent and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Stafford Grammar SchoolIndependentAll-through4-18 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Stafford Grammar School#1
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Trent Vale is a popular residential pocket within the Stoke-on-Trent area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Stoke-on-Trent and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3St Joseph's College, Stoke-on-TrentStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicOutstanding
St Joseph's College, Stoke-on-Trent#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Outstanding

Trentham is a popular residential pocket within the Stoke-on-Trent area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Stoke-on-Trent and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Trentham AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Trentham Academy#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Tunstall is a popular residential pocket within the Stoke-on-Trent area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Stoke-on-Trent and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11St Margaret Ward Catholic AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicGood
#13Co-op Academy Stoke-On-TrentStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
#25Ormiston Horizon AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy#11
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good
Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent#13
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Ormiston Horizon Academy#25
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Werrington is a popular residential pocket within the Stoke-on-Trent area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Stoke-on-Trent and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#12Moorside High School, Stoke-on-TrentStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Moorside High School, Stoke-on-Trent#12
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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