The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 176
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 44.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Trust
- ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sara Bloor
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Burnaby Road, Sandyford, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 5PT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGoldenhill Primary Academy
Primary · 534m away
Summerbank Primary Academy
Primary · 807m away
St Joseph's Catholic Academy, Goldenhill
Primary · 810m away
The Oaks
Independent · 1.4km away
Watermill School
Special school · 1.5km away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Ormiston Horizon Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Star Academy, Sandyford's Ofsted rating?
Star Academy, Sandyford was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Star Academy, Sandyford?
Star Academy, Sandyford currently has 176 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Star Academy, Sandyford take?
Star Academy, Sandyford caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Star Academy, Sandyford?
Star Academy, Sandyford is in Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 5PT, in the Stoke-on-Trent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Star Academy, Sandyford have a sixth form?
No, Star Academy, Sandyford does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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