The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 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 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 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
- 500
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- PENK VALLEY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andrew Grocutt (Acting Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Marsh Lane, Penkridge, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 5BW
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Penkridge Middle School a selective school?
No. Penkridge Middle School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Penkridge Middle School?
Penkridge Middle School currently has 500 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Penkridge Middle School take?
Penkridge Middle School caters for pupils aged 9 to 13. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is Penkridge Middle School?
Penkridge Middle School is in Stafford, ST19 5BW, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Penkridge Middle School have a sixth form?
No, Penkridge Middle School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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