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Trentham Academy Catchment Area

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

Trentham Academy is an academy converter secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 782 pupils, and a capacity of 750 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-16

Age range

782

Pupils

750

Capacity

104%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2021

Trentham Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Trentham Academy?

The catchment area for Trentham Academy is the geographic zone Stoke-on-Trent 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. Stoke-on-Trent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Trentham Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Stoke-on-Trent. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 782 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 750 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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

Find Stoke-on-Trent catchment area documents →

Trentham Academy: at or above its 750 place limit

Trentham Academy has a published admission number of 750 places. 782 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 104%. The school is at or above its published limit of 750 places. Stoke-on-Trent allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 15.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Stoke-on-Trent.

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

Stoke-on-Trent 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. Find Stoke-on-Trent school admissions →

Trentham Academy: School Information

Full address
Allerton Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 8PQ
Local authority
Stoke-on-Trent
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
15.7% of pupils
DfE URN
144558

Other Secondary Schools in Stoke-on-Trent

If Trentham 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 Trentham 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: Trentham Academy

What is the catchment area for Trentham Academy?

The catchment area for Trentham Academy is the geographic zone Stoke-on-Trent 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. Stoke-on-Trent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Trentham Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Trentham Academy currently has 782 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 750 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Trentham Academy?

Admission to Trentham Academy is managed by Stoke-on-Trent. 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 Trentham Academy cover?

Trentham Academy is a secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent, 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 Trentham Academy?

Trentham Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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