May Bank Infants' School
92%
Capacity
165
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About May Bank Infants' School
May Bank Infants' School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Newcastle-under-Lyme community, welcoming children from age 5 to 7. The school has 165 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 180 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated May Bank Infants' School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Vicky Bagshaw, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
May Bank Infants' School is a popular choice with families — it received 96 applications for 50 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 50 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at May Bank Infants' School include ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Swimming, Dance, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Film Club, Science Club, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newcastle-under-Lyme, May Bank Infants' 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 | 5 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Basford Park Road, Newcastle, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0PT |
| Headteacher | Vicky Bagshaw |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 165 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.8% |
| School Capacity | 165 / 180 (92% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Dec 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed50
96
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
50 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Basford Park Road, Newcastle
Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0PT
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