The Excel Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Milton Road Sneyd Green Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire ST1 6LG |
| Phone | 01782882700 |
| Reference Number | 140633 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1208 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.08%
Girls: 48.92% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 127 | 113 | 240 |
| 8 | 113 | 128 | 241 |
| 9 | 114 | 128 | 242 |
| 10 | 130 | 110 | 240 |
| 11 | 133 | 112 | 245 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 77.2% |
| Asian, Other | 3% |
| African | 2.8% |
| White, Other | 2.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| Indian | 0.7% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 Nov 2021 | School inspection |
| 16 Nov 2016 | Short inspection |
| 06 Mar 2014 | Academy conversion letter |
| 16 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Holden Lane High School Specialist Sports College | |
| 16 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jun 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jun 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Feb 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Feb 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 Nov 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 Nov 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 23 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Feb 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 24 Feb 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 25 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Apr 2004 | Full inspection |
| 26 Apr 2004 | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 37.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 45.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 157 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 54 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 11 | 2 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Holden Lane Academy
Ralph Drive, Sneyd Green, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 6JS |
0.35 miles |
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New Ford Academy
Brownley Road, Smallthorne, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 1PY |
0.49 miles |
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Smallthorne Primary Academy
Chetwynd Street, Smallthorne, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 1PR |
0.65 miles |
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Norton-Le-Moors Primary Academy
Norton Lane, Norton-in-the-Moors, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 8BZ |
0.71 miles |
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Milton Primary Academy
Leek Road, Milton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 7AF |
0.77 miles |
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Co-op Academy Hamilton
Barthomley Road, Birches Head, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 6NW |
0.88 miles |
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Carmountside Primary Academy
Woodhead Road, Abbey Hulton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 8DJ |
0.92 miles |
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St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy
Boulton Street, Birches Head, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 2NQ |
0.95 miles |
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Sneyd Academy
Sneyd Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 2NS |
0.95 miles |
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Hillside Primary School
Field Avenue, Baddeley Green, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 7AS |
0.99 miles |
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St Marys Catholic Academy
Ford Green Road, Norton-le-Moors, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 8EZ |
1.04 miles |
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Co-op Academy Grove
Turner Street, Northwood, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 2NL |
1.05 miles |
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Abbey Hulton Primary School
School Road, Abbey Hulton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 8BS |
1.08 miles |
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Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy
Abbey Lane, Abbey Hulton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 8AU |
1.14 miles |
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Co-op Academy Northwood
Keelings Road, Northwood, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 6QA |
1.18 miles |
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The Valiant School
May Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 1EL |
1.19 miles |
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Jackfield Infant School
Jackfield Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 1ET |
1.22 miles |
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Moorpark Junior School
Park Road, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 1EL |
1.29 miles |
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Forest Park Primary School
Woodall Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 5ED |
1.4 miles |
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St Peter's Catholic Academy
Waterloo Road, Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 3HL |
1.51 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Birches Head Academy
Birches Head Road, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 8DD |
0.49 miles |
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Spruce House School
114 Milton Road, Sneyd Green, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6HD |
0.5 miles |
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Sporting Stars Academy
Field Avenue, Baddeley Green, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 7AS |
1.05 miles |
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North Road Academy
North Road, Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 2BP |
1.26 miles |
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Alpha Learning Staffordshire
Hobson Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 2AW |
1.35 miles |
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Manor Abbey School
Greasley Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 8LG |
1.37 miles |
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Haywood Academy
High Lane, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 7AB |
1.43 miles |
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Aurora Hanley School
Cambrian Way, off Eaves Lane, Bucknall, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 8PQ |
1.48 miles |
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Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent
WESTPORT ROAD, TUNSTALL, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST6 4LD |
2.19 miles |
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St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy
Little Chell Lane, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6LZ |
2.23 miles |
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Edison Pace School
Wellesley Street, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 4NF |
2.28 miles |
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The Nest
Brownhills Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4JU |
2.29 miles |
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Snowhill School
50-58 Snowhill, Shelton, Stoke On Trent, ST1 4LY |
2.3 miles |
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Stoke-on-Trent College
Cauldon Campus, Stoke Road, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2DG |
2.42 miles |
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Ormiston Horizon Academy
Turnhurst Road, Tunstall, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6JZ |
2.44 miles |
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The Registry
Unit E, Metro Business Park, Clough Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 4AF |
2.46 miles |
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Watermill School
Turnhurst Road, Chell, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6JZ |
2.51 miles |
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Excellence Girls Academy
Crowther Street, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2ER |
2.54 miles |
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Endon High School
Leek Road, Endon, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST9 9EE |
2.54 miles |
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Kaleidoscope School
Porthill Lodge, High Street, Wolstanton, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 0EZ |
2.78 miles |