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Hutchinson Memorial CofE First School

Staffordshire Moorlands, ST10 4NBPrimaryAges 3–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
May 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
8 1st-choice / 8 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Hutchinson Memorial CofE First School

Hutchinson Memorial CofE First School is a small Church of England primary in Staffordshire Moorlands, currently teaching just 49 pupils against a capacity of 84. That leaves plenty of room, but the school is actually oversubscribed for its 2025/26 intake: it received 14 applications for 8 places, with all 8 first-preference families offered a spot. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 1.75, a clear signal that local demand is strong despite the school's size. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 6.1%, notably lower than the national average for primary schools, suggesting the intake draws from a relatively less deprived catchment. With a nursery provision attached, the school serves children from age 3 up to Year 4, meaning families will need to plan for a transition to a middle or junior school at age 9. The school's religious character as Church of England is likely a factor for some families, though admissions data doesn't specify whether faith criteria apply.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressUttoxeter Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST10 4NB
HeadteacherAndrea Cairns
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils49
Free School Meals (FSM)6.1%
School Capacity49 / 84 (58% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
ICT SuiteLibraryPlaying FieldsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

GymnasticsNetballDanceTennisAthleticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

CodingGardeningEco ClubDramaScience ClubBook Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Hutchinson Memorial CofE First School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.