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
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.
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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Nearby alternatives
- James Bateman Junior High School (61.0)
- Woodhouse Middle School (45.2)
- Waterhouses CofE Middle School (37.5)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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