Edge Hill Academy

About Edge Hill Academy

Edge Hill Academy is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11 in East Staffordshire, and the numbers suggest it’s a school that local families are happy to send their children to. The school is very close to its full capacity of 360 pupils, with 346 on the roll, which indicates it’s a popular choice in the area. In its most recent ungraded Ofsted inspection in January 2024, the school was confirmed to remain Good, a significant improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2013, when it was rated Requires Improvement. The leadership and management, as well as overall effectiveness, were both judged Good in the graded inspection of 2016. While the school does not publish a parent-view recommendation percentage, the fact that it is oversubscribed in a local authority with 308 primary schools suggests it holds a solid reputation among families seeking a stable, well-led environment for their children.

Academically, Edge Hill Academy performs around the middle of the pack for its local authority. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 53% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is below the Staffordshire local authority average of 65%. The school ranks 18th out of 23 schools in East Staffordshire on this measure, placing it in the bottom half of the area. However, individual subject scores tell a more nuanced story: 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading and 78% in writing, while maths lagged behind at 58%. The average scaled scores were 104 in reading and 102 in maths, both slightly above the national baseline of 100. Only 3% of pupils achieved the higher standard in all three subjects, which is low, but 23% reached that level in reading and 20% in writing, showing pockets of stronger performance.

The school offers a decent range of facilities for a primary, including a library, gymnasium, art studios, playing fields and an outdoor playground, plus a chapel. It provides support for pupils with moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. Extracurricular options include eco club, art club, film club, gardening and coding, plus sports like cross country, gymnastics, football, dance and cricket. For families considering alternatives, the nearest Outstanding-rated school is Shobnall Primary & Nursery School, 3.9 km away. Edge Hill Academy is a solid, improving choice for parents who want a Good-rated school with a broad curriculum and good SEND support, though those prioritising top-tier academic results may want to look at higher-performing peers in the area.

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