Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School
100%
Capacity
215
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School
Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Staffordshire Moorlands community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 215 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 215 places).
the school is led by headteacher Kate Cooke, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2195th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 19 in Staffordshire Moorlands.
Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 69 applications for 29 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 29 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School include Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Forest School, Library, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Cross Country, Cricket, Swimming, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Chess, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Staffordshire Moorlands, Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Cheadle Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST11 9PW |
| Headteacher | Kate Cooke |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 215 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.2% |
| School Capacity | 215 / 215 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
24 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2195th of 13,686
Nationally
221st of 1,378
In West Midlands
5th of 19
In Staffordshire Moorlands
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
23%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
77%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
69
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
29 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cheadle Road, Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire Moorlands, ST11 9PW
Cheadle Road, Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire Moorlands, ST11 9PW
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