Best Secondary Schools in Stoke-on-Trent 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 15 schools across Stoke-on-Trent. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

Outstanding rate

61.3%

Avg KS2 SATs

30.4

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	St Joseph's College Secondary	Outstanding	77	View school
🥈	Trentham Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	53	View school
🥉	St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy Secondary	Good	52	View school
4.	Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent Secondary	Good	49	View school
5.	Thistley Hough Academy Secondary	Good	47	View school
6.	St Thomas More Catholic Academy Secondary	Good	47	View school
7.	Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy Secondary	Good	45	View school
8.	The Excel Academy Secondary	Good	43	View school
9.	Discovery Academy Secondary	Good	41	View school
10.	Ormiston Horizon Academy Secondary	Good	39	View school
11.	Ormiston Meridian Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	38	View school
12.	Haywood Academy Secondary	Good	38	View school
13.	St Peter's CofE Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	35	View school
14.	Birches Head Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	26	View school
15.	Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams Secondary	—	22	View school

See full data for any school in Stoke-on-Trent

Catchment distances, exam trends, SEN data, attendance, and more — all in one place.

Search schools in Stoke-on-Trent

Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Stoke-on-Trent?

There are 15 secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent, of which 1 (7%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Stoke-on-Trent?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Stoke-on-Trent is St Joseph's College. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Stoke-on-Trent?

Primary and secondary school applications in Stoke-on-Trent are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Stoke-on-Trent council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Stoke-on-Trent?

7% of secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent are rated Outstanding and 60% are rated Good. 69% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.