Woodhouse Academy

URN: 141074 • Stoke-on-Trent ST8 7DR

Overview

Name
Woodhouse Academy
URN
141074
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Middle deemed secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
WOODHOUSE ACADEMY
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
63.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Deborah Farr (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01782973600
Website
Visit
Address
Woodhouse Lane, Stoke-on-Trent ST8 7DR

Summary

Woodhouse Academy is a mixed middle deemed secondary academy located in Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, with a current enrolment of 419 pupils and a capacity of 480. The school operates under the ethos of hard work, community collaboration, and future readiness, aiming to create a secure and supportive environment where students can thrive. The values of consideration, courage, resilience, and aspiration underpin the school's approach to education.

The curriculum at Woodhouse Academy is complemented by a robust extra-curricular programme, which includes sports, nutrition and cookery classes, history clubs, and modern foreign languages. The school encourages students to engage in at least one club annually, fostering personal growth and resilience through diverse experiences.

Woodhouse Academy prides itself on its strong community ties and commitment to nurturing students' academic and personal development. The leadership, under Principal Mrs D Farr, is dedicated to maintaining a nurturing environment where students are prepared for their future journeys, promoting a culture of lifelong learning and excellence.

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Key details

LA
Staffordshire
Age range
9 - 13
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
WOODHOUSE ACADEMY
Capacity
480
Pupils
419
Boys
220
Girls
199
FSM %
13.40
Open date
2014-07-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-02-15
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Staffordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 419 220 199 480 13.40
2024-09-11 411 222 189 480 12.70
2023-09-11 464 247 217 480 11.40
2022-09-11 464 247 217 480 11.40
2021-09-11 442 241 201 480 9.30
2020-09-11 450 239 211 480 6.00

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