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The Weston Road Academy

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The Weston Road Academy

Blackheath Lane, Stafford, ST18 0YG

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Pupils
987
Ages
11-18
FSM
19.1%
Attainment 8
44.6
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2013

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures2024/25

Attainment 8
44.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
17.8%
Basics 9-5
46.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
21.7%
EBacc APS
3.85
EBacc 9-5
13.3%
EBacc 9-4
17.2%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures2024/25

APS per Entry
38.10
A*-A Grades
21.6%
A*-B Grades
63.6%
AAB+ %
14.8%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 36 students entered

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About The Weston Road Academy

The Weston Road Academy is a secondary school in Stafford, Staffordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2013 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.6. The school has around 987 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Blackheath Lane, Stafford, ST18 0YG | More schools in Staffordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Weston Road Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2023School remains Good
  2. Oct 2013Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Weston Road Academy

What is The Weston Road Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Weston Road Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.
What are The Weston Road Academy's latest exam results?
The Weston Road Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Weston Road Academy located?
The Weston Road Academy is a secondary school in Stafford, Staffordshire (ST18 0YG).
How many pupils attend The Weston Road Academy?
The Weston Road Academy has around 987 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Weston Road Academy with other schools?
View The Weston Road Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Staffordshire.