Great Wood Community Primary School
59%
Capacity
105
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Great Wood Community Primary School
Great Wood Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Staffordshire Moorlands community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 105 pupils on roll, operating at 59% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Great Wood Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Alex Brayford, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 80% 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 1502nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 19 in Staffordshire Moorlands.
Great Wood Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 21 applications for 12 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Great Wood Community Primary School include Art Studios, Playing Fields, Forest School, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Gymnastics, Cricket, Athletics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Science Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Staffordshire Moorlands, Great Wood Community 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Vicarage Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST10 4LE |
| Headteacher | Alex Brayford |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 105 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.1% |
| School Capacity | 105 / 177 (59% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Feb 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (16 Feb 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 Jan 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (80%)
1502nd of 13,686
Nationally
150th of 1,378
In West Midlands
3rd of 19
In Staffordshire Moorlands
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
80%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
79%
'23/24
80%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed12
21
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Vicarage Road, Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire Moorlands, ST10 4LE
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