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.

Stoke-on-Trent has 15 secondary schools, of which 1 (7%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 10 rated Good — 73% of secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent are rated Good or Outstanding overall. St Joseph's College currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Stoke-on-Trent follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

15
Total schools
1
Outstanding
7%
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 66 View school
🥈 Thistley Hough Academy
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
🥉 Trentham Academy
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
4. St Thomas More Catholic Academy
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
5. St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy
Secondary
 Good 56 View school
6. Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent
Secondary
 Good 56 View school
7. Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
8. Ormiston Meridian Academy
Secondary
 Good 53 View school
9. Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams
Secondary
 — 50 View school
10. The Excel Academy
Secondary
 Good 49 View school
11. Ormiston Horizon Academy
Secondary
 Good 49 View school
12. Haywood Academy
Secondary
 Good 48 View school
13. Discovery Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 39 View school
14. St Peter's CofE Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 31 View school
15. Birches Head Academy
Secondary
 Inadequate 19 View school

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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 67% 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.