The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 51 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 504
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 56.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Trust
- THE SANDON TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Beckett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Normacot Grange Road, Meir, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 7AW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Augustine's Catholic Academy
Primary · 439m away
Kinetic Academy
Independent · 576m away
Ormiston Meridian Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Alexandra Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Crescent Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Abbey Hill School and College
Special school · 1.3km away
Abbey Hill Academy & College
Academy · 1.3km away
Rowan House School
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sandon Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sandon Primary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sandon Primary Academy?
Sandon Primary Academy currently has 504 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sandon Primary Academy take?
Sandon Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sandon Primary Academy?
Sandon Primary Academy is in Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 7AW, in the Stoke-on-Trent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sandon Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Sandon Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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