SchoolScoresHarpfield Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of CREATIVE EDUCATION TRUST
Palmers Green, Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6AP
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 13 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 | Outstanding |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 6 November 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
36 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 41st 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. | 94% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 55th highest of 68 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 55th highest of 68 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 24% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 90% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 22 parents who had raised a concern Joint 44th highest of 65 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 32% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 28th 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. | 94%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 16%). 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
30 pupils in this year group.
67% — 8 points above the Stoke-on-Trent average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Stoke-on-Trent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 87% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 70% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 30 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 45 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Stoke-on-Trent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 68th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 27.4% | 42.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 98th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 2.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 90th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 22% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.4% | 15.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 38th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 70% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.5% | 27.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 33rd lowest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 83% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 48th lowest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 73% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.1% | 13.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 79th lowest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 39% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.7 | 1.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 79th lowest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 44% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 84th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 43% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.0 | 22.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 46th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 70% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.9 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 37th highest of 108 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 67% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 17.8% | 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
- Hassell Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's CofE (A) Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Co-op Academy Friarswood 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Willows Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Giles' and St George's CofE Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- May Bank Infants' School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Hempstalls Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Etruscan Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 30% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Harpfield Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Harpfield Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 January 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 6 November 2024, Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
How did Harpfield Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Harpfield Primary Academy?
94% of the 36 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Harpfield Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Harpfield Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 30 families put Harpfield Primary Academy as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 30 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 138497.
- 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.
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