The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 389
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 30%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- COLLECTIVE VISION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Diane Beardsmore
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
School Street, Chesterton, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 7HY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChesterton Primary School
Primary · 557m away
Chesterton Community Sports College
Secondary · 580m away
Sun Academy Bradwell
Primary · 752m away
Bursley Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Crackley Bank Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Kaleidoscope School
Independent · 1.6km away
Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases
Pupil referral unit · 1.7km away
Oaklands Nursery School
Nursery · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Churchfields Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Churchfields Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Churchfields Primary School?
Churchfields Primary School currently has 389 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Churchfields Primary School take?
Churchfields Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Churchfields Primary School?
Churchfields Primary School is in Newcastle, ST5 7HY, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Churchfields Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Churchfields Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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