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The Weston Road Academy
Goodgraded 22/03/2023Ages 11–18987 pupilsDoes not apply
The Weston Road Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Stafford, within the Staffordshire local authority. The school has around 987 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 22/03/2023, The Weston Road Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 46.5 and 47% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Stafford can view The Weston Road Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance90.9%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence26.4%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher17.4England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals20.0%England avg 28.6%
English not first language4.1%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 844.7
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths46%
Grade 4+ English & maths66%
EBacc entry22%
EBacc average point score3.85
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)B-APS per entry 38.1
Value added+0.32Above average · 95% CI 0.1 to 0.5
Retention88%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Stafford
All schools in Stafford →Veritas Primary AcademyGood · 0.2 miSt John's CofE Primary AcademyGood · 0.7 miLeasowes Primary SchoolOutstanding · 1.5 miSt Leonard's Primary School1.2 miSt Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 1.6 miWalton High SchoolGood · 1.9 mi
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