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Ellison Primary Academy

Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0BLPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
59%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
36 1st-choice / 37 places
Ranking
#8,100
of 13,686 nationally

About Ellison Primary Academy

Ellison Primary Academy is a popular choice among local families, with 79 applications for just 37 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.14. Of those 79 applicants, 36 put the school as their first preference, and all 36 received an offer. That level of demand suggests parents in Newcastle-under-Lyme see something they like. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school was rated Good overall, with a standout Outstanding rating for personal development. Behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management, and the quality of education were all judged Good, while early years provision also came in at Good. The previous inspection in 2016 had also rated the school Good overall, so the school has maintained a consistent standard over time.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressEllison Street, Newcastle, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0BL
HeadteacherLorna Pateman
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils361
Free School Meals (FSM)17.5%
School Capacity361 / 420 (86% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
ICT SuiteLibraryGymnasiumPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

RoundersDanceNetballAthleticsCross CountryCricketGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

GardeningChoirBook ClubCodingScience ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:15-17:45

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ellison Primary Academy

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