Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Jul 2025
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 141128.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Stoke-on-Trent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 7.5 | 39.4 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 3.1% | 52.8% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 0% | 33.2% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 0% | 7.3% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 0% | 48% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 32 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Average A-level grade | z |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | z |
| A-level progress | z |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 8 |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | z |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 73 |
| Girls | 17 |
| Boys | 56 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 20 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 53 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 87.5% |
| Higher education | 0% |
| Further education | 0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% |
| Employment | 0% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 0% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Hillside Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 21 Mar 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Milton Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Apr 2026. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Greenways Primary Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Sept 2013. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Carmountside Primary Academy | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 30 Jun 2026. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Norton-Le-Moors Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Sept 2022. | |
| 1.0 mi | Secondary | The Excel Academy | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 30 Jun 2026. | |
| 1.2 mi | Secondary | Birches Head Academy | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 23 Jun 2026. | |
| 1.2 mi | Primary | Holden Lane Academy | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 May 2013. | |
| 1.4 mi | Primary | St Marys Catholic Academy | Academy converter | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Feb 2026. | |
| 1.4 mi | Primary | New Ford Academy | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 Jun 2023. |
Sporting Stars Academy is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, last inspected on 1 Jul 2025.
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Sporting Stars Academy was z.
Sporting Stars Academy has 73 pupils aged 14 to 19.
Yes, Sporting Stars Academy teaches students up to age 19.
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.