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The Excel Academy

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
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About The Excel Academy

The Excel Academy provides a first-class education to enable all students to excel. Our ethos is one of ‘Pride and Respect’ and what makes us distinctive is the sense of belonging that The Excel Academy engenders in the students, staff, parents and friends of the academy. We aim to help students develop and grow.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Anna Steele

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews
Safety & Security 5.0
Teaching Quality 5.0
Communication 4.5
Student Wellbeing 4.5
Facilities 5.0

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
17.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Excellent
71.1
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

39.8
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
-0.57
Progress 8
Well below average
31.4%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
55.2%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both

Additional Information

39.9% entered EBacc
17.5% achieved EBacc
223 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

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Emily W
Parent Sep 12, 2022
5.0

"Exceptional education, supportive environment"

My son has been at Excel for two terms now and has flourished. The emphasis on 'Respect' and 'Confidence' is clear in the way the teachers and staff interact with the children. The facilities are great too - especially the sports hall which has really helped my son's team build a strong sense of camaraderie.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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James B
Parent Feb 28, 2022
5.0

"Helping my son achieve his goals"

Excel has been a great choice for our family. The teachers are supportive and encouraging, and the 'Ambition' ethos is really rubbing off on my son. He's become more confident in himself and is now pushing himself to do more in class. We're really proud of him!
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 5/5
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Sarah K
Parent Jan 15, 2022
4.0

"Room for improvement, but a good school"

We left Excel a year ago, but we still have friends who are there. While we didn't always agree with some of the decisions made, we found the school to be generally supportive of our child's needs. The facilities are great and the 'Pride and Respect' ethos is something to be proud of. However, communication between parents and teachers could be improved.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 3/5

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