The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
14% 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 472
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 38.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Trust
- THE LIGHTHOUSE TRUST
- Head
- Miss Emma Ford (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Brownley Road, Smallthorne, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 1PY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSmallthorne Primary Academy
Primary · 431m away
The Excel Academy
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Spruce House School
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The Valiant School
Independent · 1.1km away
Jackfield Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Sneyd Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Norton-Le-Moors Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Moorpark Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is New Ford Academy's Ofsted rating?
New Ford Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend New Ford Academy?
New Ford Academy currently has 472 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does New Ford Academy take?
New Ford Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is New Ford Academy?
New Ford Academy is in Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 1PY, in the Stoke-on-Trent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does New Ford Academy have a sixth form?
No, New Ford Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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