The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
30%
+22.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 278
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 11.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- THE CREATIVE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Elizabeth Bradbury
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Chapel Lane, Harriseahead, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 4JL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPackmoor Ormiston Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Castle Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Woodcocks' Well CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Kidsgrove Secondary School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Kidsgrove Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Dove Bank Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Knypersley First School
Primary · 2.2km away
St Joseph's Catholic Academy, Goldenhill
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Thursfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Thursfield Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thursfield Primary School?
Thursfield Primary School currently has 278 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thursfield Primary School take?
Thursfield Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Thursfield Primary School?
Thursfield Primary School is in Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 4JL, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thursfield Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Thursfield Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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