The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 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 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 31 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
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 215
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Head
- Mrs Kate Cooke (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Cheadle Road, Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST11 9PW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBlythe Bridge High School
Secondary · Very close
The William Amory Primary School
Primary · 396m away
Portland School
Academy · 1.0km away
Springcroft Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Portland School and Specialist College
Special school · 1.2km away
Draycott Moor College
Independent · 1.6km away
St Filumena's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School?
Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School currently has 215 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School take?
Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School?
Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School is in Stoke-on-Trent, ST11 9PW, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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