Sporting Stars Academy
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 14-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Field Avenue Baddeley Green Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire ST2 7AS |
| Phone | 01782248248 |
| Reference Number | 141128 |
Sporting Stars Academy has made remarkable progress since its previous inspection, with the current evaluation rating the school as outstanding across all key areas including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. The school demonstrates a strong commitment to understanding and meeting the individual needs of its pupils, many of whom have faced significant educational challenges. This inclusive approach is further enhanced by an ambitious curriculum that is tailored to accommodate various special educational needs and disabilities, equipping students for successful futures.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 77 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 80.52%
Girls: 19.48% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 01 Jul 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 24 Oct 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 07 Jun 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 02 Feb 2021 | Additional inspection |
| 22 Jul 2020 | Additional inspection |
| 09 Oct 2018 | Additional inspection |
| 17 Apr 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 28 Apr 2015 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Unwavering commitment to understanding individual pupil needs.
- Exceptional behaviour management and support for pupils.
- Ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum tailored for diverse needs.
- High-quality enrichment programmes enhancing life skills.
- Strong focus on reading and vocabulary development.
- Effective partnerships for career guidance and work placements.
| Name | Distance |
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Hillside Primary School
Field Avenue, Baddeley Green, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 7AS |
0.06 miles |
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Milton Primary Academy
Leek Road, Milton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 7AF |
0.36 miles |
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Greenways Primary Academy
Nursery Avenue, Stockton Brook, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST9 9NY |
0.57 miles |
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Carmountside Primary Academy
Woodhead Road, Abbey Hulton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 8DJ |
0.77 miles |
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Norton-Le-Moors Primary Academy
Norton Lane, Norton-in-the-Moors, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 8BZ |
0.91 miles |
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Holden Lane Academy
Ralph Drive, Sneyd Green, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 6JS |
1.17 miles |
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St Marys Catholic Academy
Ford Green Road, Norton-le-Moors, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 8EZ |
1.43 miles |
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New Ford Academy
Brownley Road, Smallthorne, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 1PY |
1.44 miles |
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Smallthorne Primary Academy
Chetwynd Street, Smallthorne, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 1PR |
1.44 miles |
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Abbey Hulton Primary School
School Road, Abbey Hulton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 8BS |
1.46 miles |
|
Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy
Abbey Lane, Abbey Hulton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 8AU |
1.52 miles |
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St Luke's CofE Academy Endon
Leek Road, Endon, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST9 9EB |
1.76 miles |
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Ball Green Primary School
Whitfield Road, Ball Green, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 8AJ |
1.84 miles |
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Co-op Academy Hamilton
Barthomley Road, Birches Head, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 6NW |
1.86 miles |
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Kingsland CofE Academy
Werrington Road, Bucknall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 9AS |
1.87 miles |
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St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy
Boulton Street, Birches Head, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 2NQ |
1.88 miles |
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Co-op Academy Grove
Turner Street, Northwood, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 2NL |
1.98 miles |
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Sneyd Academy
Sneyd Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 2NS |
1.99 miles |
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Co-op Academy Northwood
Keelings Road, Northwood, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 6QA |
2.03 miles |
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Endon Hall Primary School
Hillside Avenue, Endon, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST9 9HH |
2.09 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Excel Academy
Milton Road, Sneyd Green, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 6LG |
1.05 miles |
|
Birches Head Academy
Birches Head Road, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 8DD |
1.15 miles |
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Manor Abbey School
Greasley Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 8LG |
1.43 miles |
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Spruce House School
114 Milton Road, Sneyd Green, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6HD |
1.52 miles |
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Aurora Hanley School
Cambrian Way, off Eaves Lane, Bucknall, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 8PQ |
1.53 miles |
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Endon High School
Leek Road, Endon, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST9 9EE |
1.61 miles |
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Haywood Academy
High Lane, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 7AB |
2.22 miles |
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North Road Academy
North Road, Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 2BP |
2.29 miles |
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Alpha Learning Staffordshire
Hobson Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 2AW |
2.35 miles |
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St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy
Little Chell Lane, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6LZ |
2.78 miles |
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Ormiston Horizon Academy
Turnhurst Road, Tunstall, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6JZ |
2.87 miles |
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Watermill School
Turnhurst Road, Chell, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6JZ |
2.98 miles |
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Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent
WESTPORT ROAD, TUNSTALL, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST6 4LD |
3.09 miles |
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The Nest
Brownhills Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4JU |
3.13 miles |
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Moorside High School
Cellarhead Road, Werrington, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST9 0HP |
3.18 miles |
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Edison Pace School
Wellesley Street, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 4NF |
3.19 miles |
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Snowhill School
50-58 Snowhill, Shelton, Stoke On Trent, ST1 4LY |
3.23 miles |
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Discovery Academy
Discovery Drive, Bentilee, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 0GA |
3.27 miles |
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Stoke-on-Trent College
Cauldon Campus, Stoke Road, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2DG |
3.33 miles |
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The Registry
Unit E, Metro Business Park, Clough Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 4AF |
3.37 miles |