History
The original school was built in 1952, with several extensions over the years.
In 2010 the school was updated through the BSF fund, remodelling the science laboratories, DT block and Main courtyard. The Labour funded BSF projects were riddled with errors, leaving long-term issues at the site.
In 2021 the school received a 'Good with outstanding' OFSTED, showing the betterment of the school under the former Headteacher.
In 2025 the stoke schools PFI contract ended, and was followed by several news articles on how PFI failed schools in the area.
In 2026, the school received an updated Ofsted inspection where inspectors commented that 'Pupils are well prepared for life after school both academically and pastorally' Ofsted Report February 2026
House system
Trentham Academy operates a house system involving all years. On admission to the school, each student is assigned to one of the three houses:
- Pioneer (Red)
- Voyager (Green)
- Apollo (Yellow)
House competitions include:
- Football
- Basketball
- Netball
- Sports day
- Talent shows (a variety of singing, dancing, comics, etc.)
- Point collecting (for excellence in subjects and attendance)
House captains are appointed towards the end of Year 10. The house captains are responsible for organising and preparing the teams for the competitions and often officiate at the events themselves. All students and staff are members of a house. Students at Trentham Academy are all placed into tutor groups by year group. A Progress Leader leads each year group.
