The short version
Above-average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 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
- 161
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 35.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- ACADEMY TRANSFORMATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sara Bloor (Principal)
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
Cauldon Avenue, Bradwell, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 8JN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBursley Academy
Primary · 525m away
Chesterton Primary School
Primary · 630m away
Churchfields Primary School
Primary · 752m away
Kaleidoscope School
Independent · 1.0km away
Chesterton Community Sports College
Secondary · 1.2km away
Oaklands Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases
Pupil referral unit · 1.3km away
Crackley Bank Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sun Academy Bradwell's Ofsted rating?
Sun Academy Bradwell was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sun Academy Bradwell?
Sun Academy Bradwell currently has 161 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sun Academy Bradwell take?
Sun Academy Bradwell caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sun Academy Bradwell?
Sun Academy Bradwell is in Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 8JN, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sun Academy Bradwell have a sixth form?
No, Sun Academy Bradwell does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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