The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 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
- 226
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 13.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Diane Raftery (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Cherry Orchard, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9AN
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Five Spires Academy's Ofsted rating?
Five Spires Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Five Spires Academy?
Five Spires Academy currently has 226 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Five Spires Academy take?
Five Spires Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Five Spires Academy?
Five Spires Academy is in Lichfield, WS14 9AN, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Five Spires Academy have a sixth form?
No, Five Spires Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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