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The Excel Academy

Milton Road, Sneyd Green, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6LG

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Pupils
1,208
Ages
11-16
FSM
32.7%
Attainment 8
37.5
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2021

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
37.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
10.9%
Basics 9-5
28.9%

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
31.0%
EBacc APS
3.05
EBacc 9-5
8.7%
EBacc 9-4
13.2%
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About The Excel Academy

The Excel Academy is a secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.5. The school has around 1,208 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2021 — School remains Good
  2. Oct 2013 — Good (predecessor: Holden Lane High School Specialist Sports College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Excel Academy

What is The Excel Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Excel Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are The Excel Academy's latest exam results?
The Excel Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Excel Academy located?
The Excel Academy is a secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent (ST1 6LG).
How many pupils attend The Excel Academy?
The Excel Academy has around 1,208 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Excel Academy with other schools?
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