How many pupils does Blythe Bridge High School have?

Blythe Bridge High School has 1,035 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Blythe Bridge High School's Ofsted rating?

Blythe Bridge High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 May 2022).

How does Blythe Bridge High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Blythe Bridge High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.9 in 2025/26.

Is Blythe Bridge High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Blythe Bridge High School is part of JOHN TAYLOR MAT.

Where is Blythe Bridge High School?

Blythe Bridge High School is located at Cheadle Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST11 9PW.

Blythe Bridge High School

Cheadle Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST11 9PW

Good

Inspected 25 May 2022

Good

Ofsted

42.9

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,035

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Blythe Bridge High School

Blythe Bridge High School is an academy converter in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,035 pupils on roll. It is part of JOHN TAYLOR MAT. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 May 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.9 (2025/26). 14.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Staffordshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,035 / 1,072 (97%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 25 May 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

14.7%

Free school meals

EAL

2.3%

SEN support

10.7%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

42.9

Attainment 8

171 pupils

37.4%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

57.9%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

30 students

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

52%

To higher education

10%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

91%

Sustained destination

80%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

6.6%

Overall absence

17.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

63.14

Teachers (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

16.4

Pupils per teacher

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

11.8

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

£47,167

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,588 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

8.8

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 2 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,082

Spend per pupil

£7,298

Income per pupil

63%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Cheadle Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST11 9PW
Phone: 01782392519
Headteacher: Rachael Johnson
Website: http://www.bb-hs.co.uk

Academy Trust

JOHN TAYLOR MAT →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Blythe Bridge High School?: Blythe Bridge High School is an academy converter in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Blythe Bridge High School have?: Blythe Bridge High School has 1,035 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Blythe Bridge High School's Ofsted rating?: Blythe Bridge High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 May 2022).
How does Blythe Bridge High School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Blythe Bridge High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.9 in 2025/26.
Is Blythe Bridge High School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Blythe Bridge High School is part of JOHN TAYLOR MAT.
Where is Blythe Bridge High School?: Blythe Bridge High School is located at Cheadle Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST11 9PW.

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