SchoolScoresSmallthorne Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Chetwynd Street, Smallthorne, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 1PR
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 14 November 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 | 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
49 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 Joint 16th highest of 68 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 94% | 88% |
| 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 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. | 94% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 19 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 31st highest of 44 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 44% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 60% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 30 parents who had raised a concern Joint 21st highest of 65 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 72% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 82% | 75% |
| 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. 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.
63% — 4 points above the Stoke-on-Trent average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Stoke-on-Trent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 63% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 17% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 67% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 67% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 73% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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 | 27 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 26 |
| Of those, offered a place | 26 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 45 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.8 · 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 31st highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 46.4% | 42.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 61st highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 34% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.3% | 2.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 33rd highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.5% | 15.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 47th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.9% | 27.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 94th lowest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 31% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 102nd lowest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 22% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 17.4% | 13.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 57th lowest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 63% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 1.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 65th lowest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Lower than 59% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 99% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 29.3 | 22.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 29th highest of 122 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 83% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.9 | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 13th highest of 108 state primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Higher than 86% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 27.1% | 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
- New Ford Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Marys Catholic Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Norton-Le-Moors Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Jackfield Infant School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- The Valiant School 0.7 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Moorpark Junior School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holden Lane Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sneyd Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burnwood Primary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2019 · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Co-op Academy Hamilton 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Smallthorne Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Smallthorne Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 14 November 2023.
How did Smallthorne Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Smallthorne Primary Academy?
94% of the 49 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Smallthorne Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Smallthorne Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 26 families put Smallthorne Primary Academy as their first choice for 27 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 26 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 142207.
- 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.