Excellence Girls Academy
Excellence Girls Academy is an independent school in Stoke-On-Trent for pupils aged 9 to 16. It has 90 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Excellence Girls Academy is Good, from an inspection in June 2024. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 51.7, and 46% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: June 2024. GCSE results: 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 9-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Crowther Street Shelton Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire ST4 2ER |
| Phone | 01782390807 |
| Reference Number | 147236 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 90 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Excellence Girls Academy provides a good standard of education and has established a strong and aspirational culture where high expectations drive student achievement. The school offers a broad and varied curriculum, allowing many pupils to achieve well, particularly in mathematics, English, and science. However, some areas of the curriculum require further development to ensure that all subjects are taught in a logical sequence that enhances pupils' learning. While the pupils enjoy school and feel safe, attendance issues for a few students have been highlighted as a concern that could affect their overall performance.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 May 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 06 Jul 2021 | Standard inspection: |
| 30 Jul 2019 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Established an ambitious and aspirational culture.
- Broad and balanced curriculum with high expectations.
- Strong foundational skills developed in mathematics.
- Effective reading program enhancing pupils' confidence.
- Consistent application of behavior policy leading to a positive environment.
- Supportive leadership that promotes staff well-being and development.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent sequencing of learning in some curriculum areas.
- Low attendance rates for a small number of pupils impacting learning.
- A few pupils unclear on their career pathways and next steps.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 51.7 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 45.5% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 68.2% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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:
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 7.8% of pupils at Excellence Girls Academy were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 2.2% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Excellence Girls Academy's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Excellence Girls Academy is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
When was Excellence Girls Academy last inspected by Ofsted?
Excellence Girls Academy was last inspected in June 2024.
How many pupils does Excellence Girls Academy have?
Excellence Girls Academy has 90 pupils on roll.
What age range does Excellence Girls Academy cover?
Excellence Girls Academy for pupils aged 9 to 16.
What are Excellence Girls Academy's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 51.7, and 46% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Excellence Girls Academy?
Excellence Girls Academy is at Crowther Street, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2ER.