The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
20% 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 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 216
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 44.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Trust
- CITY LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Tina Steele (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Chetwynd Street, Smallthorne, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 1PR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNew Ford Academy
Primary · 431m away
St Marys Catholic Academy
Primary · 877m away
Norton-Le-Moors Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
The Excel Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Jackfield Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Valiant School
Independent · 1.1km away
Moorpark Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Spruce House School
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Smallthorne Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Smallthorne Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Smallthorne Primary Academy?
Smallthorne Primary Academy currently has 216 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Smallthorne Primary Academy take?
Smallthorne Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Smallthorne Primary Academy?
Smallthorne Primary Academy is in Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 1PR, in the Stoke-on-Trent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Smallthorne Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Smallthorne Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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