SchoolScoresExcalibur Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of CHANCERY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Ivy Lane, Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 2RQ
01270 845781 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 October 2023.
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 | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
58 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
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 51st highest of 68 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 39th highest of 68 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 49th highest of 68 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 37% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 25 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 21st highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 62% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60% | 60% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 38 parents who had raised a concern Joint 29th highest of 65 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 61% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 82% | 75% |
| 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. 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
32 pupils in this year group.
84% — 19 points above the Cheshire East average, and 22 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 84% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 84% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 91% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 91% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 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 Cheshire East. 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 27 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 24 |
| Of those, offered a place | 24 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 75 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 0.9
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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 7 places for specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia); Other difficulties or disabilities; Hearing impairment; Speech, language and communication needs; Autism; Social, emotional and mental health needs; Physical disability; Moderate learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Cheshire East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years Joint 106th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.8% | 16.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 19th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 68% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 4.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 103rd highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.8% | 12.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 76th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 11.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 12th lowest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 93% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 4.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 14th lowest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 93% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 9.5%* | 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 | 1.3 | 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% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 10th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 97% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 27.4 | 21.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 99% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 17.3 | 11.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 31st highest of 108 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 73% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 19.8% | 12.1%* | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Alsager Highfields Community Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cranberry Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Saviour's CofE Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pikemere School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Reginald Mitchell Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rode Heath Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Springhead Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Scholar Green Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John the Evangelist Catholic Academy 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Excalibur Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Excalibur Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 October 2023.
How did Excalibur Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 84% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 22 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Excalibur Primary School?
93% of the 58 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Excalibur Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Excalibur Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 24 families put Excalibur Primary School as their first choice for 27 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 24 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 145035.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.