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Hempstalls Primary School

Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 9LHPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
76%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
52 1st-choice / 53 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2348 of 13,686 nationally

About Hempstalls Primary School

Hempstalls Primary School in Newcastle-under-Lyme is a state-funded mixed primary for ages 2 to 11, and it is effectively full, with 419 pupils against a capacity of 420. The school serves a community with above-average economic disadvantage: 26.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with the national primary average of around 24%. Demand is strong — for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 94 applications for 53 places, with 52 of those coming as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.77. All 52 first-preference applicants were offered a place, meaning the school is popular but still accessible to families who prioritise it. The headteacher is Amy Bell, and the school has no religious character. It also offers nursery provision for younger children, making it a natural choice for families looking for a single-site journey from early years through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCollard Avenue, Newcastle, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 9LH
HeadteacherAmy Bell
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils419
Free School Meals (FSM)26.5%
School Capacity419 / 420 (100% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 19 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
ICT SuiteLibraryDining HallPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

CricketTennisDanceFootballAthleticsNetballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubBook ClubChess

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultySevere LearningMulti-Sensory

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

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Hempstalls 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.