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Sir Thomas Boughey Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Sir Thomas Boughey Academy is an academy converter secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 448 pupils, and a capacity of 785 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-16

Age range

448

Pupils

785

Capacity

57%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Sir Thomas Boughey Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Sir Thomas Boughey Academy?

The catchment area for Sir Thomas Boughey Academy is the geographic zone Staffordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Staffordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Sir Thomas Boughey Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Staffordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Staffordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Staffordshire catchment area documents →

Sir Thomas Boughey Academy: 785 places, 57% filled: places available

Sir Thomas Boughey Academy has a published admission number of 785 places. 448 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 57%. At 57% full, the school currently has headroom below its 785 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 24.2% of pupils at Sir Thomas Boughey Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Staffordshire.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Staffordshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Staffordshire Council school admissions (official) →

Sir Thomas Boughey Academy: School Information

Full address
Station Road, Halmer End, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 8AP
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
24.2% of pupils
DfE URN
145047

Other Secondary Schools in Stoke-on-Trent

If Sir Thomas Boughey Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Sir Thomas Boughey Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Sir Thomas Boughey Academy

What is the catchment area for Sir Thomas Boughey Academy?

The catchment area for Sir Thomas Boughey Academy is the geographic zone Staffordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Staffordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Sir Thomas Boughey Academy oversubscribed?

Sir Thomas Boughey Academy has a capacity of 785 places and currently has 448 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Staffordshire.

What is the admissions policy for Sir Thomas Boughey Academy?

Admission to Sir Thomas Boughey Academy is managed by Staffordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Sir Thomas Boughey Academy cover?

Sir Thomas Boughey Academy is a secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Sir Thomas Boughey Academy?

Sir Thomas Boughey Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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