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May Bank Infants' School

Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0PTPrimaryAges 5–7MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
50 1st-choice / 50 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About May Bank Infants' School

May Bank Infants' School is a state primary in Newcastle-under-Lyme, within the Staffordshire local authority, and it caters exclusively to children aged 5 to 7. Among the 308 primary schools in the same local authority, three are ranked as top peers: St John's Catholic Primary School, Woodseaves CE Primary Academy, and Needwood CofE Primary School, each holding the highest possible ranking score. May Bank itself is a smaller-than-average school, with 165 pupils against a capacity of 180, and it has a notably low proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 4.8 per cent. The school does not have a religious character, and it offers nursery provision for younger children, making it a straightforward option for local families seeking an infant-phase education without a faith designation. Its headteacher is Vicky Bagshaw, who leads a school that has clearly established a strong reputation in the area, as evidenced by its oversubscribed status for the 2025/26 intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 7 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBasford Park Road, Newcastle, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0PT
HeadteacherVicky Bagshaw
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils165
Free School Meals (FSM)4.8%
School Capacity165 / 180 (92% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

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

Source: Ofsted, 21 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
ICT SuiteDining HallSports HallForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

TennisSwimmingDanceNetballCricketCross CountryFootball

Clubs & Activities

ChessFilm ClubScience ClubCodingGardeningChoir

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaSpeech & Language

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

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May Bank Infants' School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.