The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 200
- Capacity
- 63%
- FSM
- 41%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Banks (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Hawksmoor Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9DR
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Flash Ley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Flash Ley Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Flash Ley Primary School?
Flash Ley Primary School currently has 200 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Flash Ley Primary School take?
Flash Ley Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Flash Ley Primary School?
Flash Ley Primary School is in Stafford, ST17 9DR, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Flash Ley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Flash Ley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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