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Crackley Bank Primary School

Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 7BEPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
50%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
17 1st-choice / 17 places
Ranking
#10,707
of 13,686 nationally

About Crackley Bank Primary School

Crackley Bank Primary School is a state primary in Newcastle-under-Lyme that parents clearly want to get into. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 33 applications for just 17 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.94. All 17 first-preference applicants were offered a place, meaning that while the school is popular, families who put it first have a strong chance of success. The school has a nursery provision for children aged three and above, which may help families secure a place early. With 187 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, there is some room to grow, but the oversubscription figures suggest it is already a well-regarded choice locally. The headteacher is Sara Stevenson, and the school has no religious character.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBlackthorn Place, Newcastle, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 7BE
HeadteacherSara Stevenson
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils187
Free School Meals (FSM)54.7%
School Capacity187 / 210 (89% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibraryMusic RoomsSensory RoomGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

FootballAthleticsDanceNetballGymnasticsCricketSwimming

Clubs & Activities

CodingDramaGardeningFilm ClubChoirChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:40

Source: crackleybank.staffs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Crackley Bank Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.