SchoolScoresBarlaston CofE (VC) First School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 3 to 9 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Barlaston CE (VC) First School, Broughton Crescent, Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent, ST12 9DB
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 14 May 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
70 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Stoke-on-Trent comparisons use the 68 of its 122 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 54 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Stoke-on-Trent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 24th highest of 68 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 27th highest of 68 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 42nd highest of 68 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 14 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 26th highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 55% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | 60% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 59 parents who had raised a concern Joint 40th highest of 65 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 42% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 16th highest of 68 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Stoke-on-Trent figures pool parents at the Stoke-on-Trent schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Staffordshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 24 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 23 |
| Of those, offered a place | 23 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 38 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 94th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.9% | 20.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 112th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 2.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 116th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 4% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 13.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 99th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.6% | 9.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 27th lowest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 86% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 19th lowest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 90% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 10.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 112th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 7% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 14.9 | 21.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 115th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 15% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.5 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 84th highest of 108 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 22% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 13.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Tittensor CofE (C) First School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Newstead Primary Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ash Green Primary Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oulton CofE First School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2024
- St Matthews CofE Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sutherland Primary Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Meir Heath Academy 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Meadows Primary Academy 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Priory CofE Academy 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2019 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Belgrave St Bartholomew's Academy 2.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Barlaston CofE (VC) First School's Ofsted rating?
Barlaston CofE (VC) First School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 14 May 2024.
Would parents recommend Barlaston CofE (VC) First School?
96% of the 70 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Barlaston CofE (VC) First School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Barlaston CofE (VC) First School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 23 families put Barlaston CofE (VC) First School as their first choice for 24 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 23 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 124233.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.