The short version
Below-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp 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)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Ages
- 9–13
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 436
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 27.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- THE TALENTUM LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Steve Fryer (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Churnet View, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6PU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Croft Independent School
Independent · Very close
Beresford Memorial CofE First School
Primary · 553m away
The Hedges Independent School
Independent · 612m away
Leek High School
Secondary · 951m away
The Meadows School
Academy · 951m away
Springfield Community Special School
Special school · 1.1km away
Springfield School
Academy · 1.1km away
St Mary's Catholic Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Churnet View Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Churnet View Middle School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Churnet View Middle School?
Churnet View Middle School currently has 436 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Churnet View Middle School take?
Churnet View Middle School caters for pupils aged 9 to 13. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is Churnet View Middle School?
Churnet View Middle School is in Leek, ST13 6PU, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Churnet View Middle School have a sixth form?
No, Churnet View Middle School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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