SchoolScoresOulton CofE First School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 9 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
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Rock Crescent, Oulton, Stone, ST15 8UH
01785 336515 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 22 September 2011. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 15 October 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
45 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Stone comparisons use the 3 of its 7 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 4 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 | Stone | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stone. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 99% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stone. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stone. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 62nd highest of 98 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Staffordshire. Higher than 31% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 47% | – | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 28 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stone. Higher than 58% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 88% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stone. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 94% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 63%). 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. Stone figures pool parents at the Stone 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 | 11 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 11 |
| Of those, offered a place | 11 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 22 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 7 state primary schools in Stone. Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.0% | 20.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 6th highest of 7 state primary schools in Stone. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 2.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 7 state primary schools in Stone. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.4% | 13.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 7 state primary schools in Stone. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 9.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 7 state primary schools in Stone. Lower than 85% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 7 state primary schools in Stone. Lower than 71% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.3% | 10.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 7 state primary schools in Stone. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 7 state primary schools in Stone. 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 5th highest of 7 state primary schools in Stone. Higher than 37% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.5 | 21.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 7 state primary schools in Stone. Higher than 86% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.3 | 11.4 | 10.6 |
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.
Nearby primary schools
- Christ Church CofE First School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024
- St Dominic's Catholic Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 92% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Michael's CofE (C) First School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023
- Manor Hill First School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023
- Pirehill First School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected
- Barlaston CofE (VC) First School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Fulford Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2022 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Matthews CofE Academy 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Meir Heath Academy 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tittensor CofE (C) First School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Oulton CofE First School's Ofsted rating?
Oulton CofE First School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 September 2011. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 15 October 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Would parents recommend Oulton CofE First School?
89% of the 45 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Oulton CofE First School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Oulton CofE First School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 11 families put Oulton CofE First School as their first choice for 11 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 11 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 142439.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.