SchoolScoresEaton Park Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of ALPHA ACADEMIES TRUST
Arbourfield Drive, Bucknall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 9PF
01782 234760 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 14 January 2015.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 23 October 2024: Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
56 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 37th highest of 68 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 33rd highest of 68 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 35th highest of 68 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied 43rd highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 7% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 31% | 60% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 38 parents who had raised a concern Joint 47th highest of 65 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 30% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 82% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 14 parents of children with SEND 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 77% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 76% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 32nd highest of 68 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 12%). 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
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
60 pupils in this year group.
65% — 6 points above the Stoke-on-Trent average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Stoke-on-Trent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 65% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Stoke-on-Trent. 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 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 83 |
| Of those, offered a place | 60 (72%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 116 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.4
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Stoke-on-Trent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 48th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 39.1% | 42.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 68th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.1% | 2.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 15th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 88% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.3% | 15.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 57th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.6% | 27.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 43rd lowest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 76% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 46th lowest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 74% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.9% | 13.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 77th lowest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 40% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7 | 1.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 57th lowest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 61% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 22nd highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 89% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.5 | 22.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 34th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 77% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.4 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 89th highest of 108 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 13.0%* | 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
- St Maria Goretti Catholic Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kingsland CofE Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hanley St Luke's CofE Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady and St Benedict Catholic Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Abbey Hulton Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Waterside Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Co-op Academy Northwood 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2025
- Maple Court Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- Christ Church CofE Primary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Co-op Academy Glebe 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Eaton Park Academy's Ofsted rating?
Eaton Park Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 14 January 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 23 October 2024, Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
How did Eaton Park Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Eaton Park Academy?
93% of the 56 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Eaton Park Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Eaton Park Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 83 families put Eaton Park Academy as their first choice for 60 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 60 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 138550.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll check it against the source.
Page updated 26 September 2026.