Oxhey First School
73%
Capacity
197
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Oxhey First School
Oxhey First School is clearly a popular choice among local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 75 applications for just 44 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 1.7. That means for every place available, nearly two families were hoping to secure it. All 44 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that for those who list it as their top choice, the odds are very favourable. The school is a state primary for mixed genders, serving children from age 3 up to 9, and it also offers nursery provision. With a capacity of 270 and currently 197 pupils on roll, there is still some room to grow, but the high demand indicates strong local confidence in what the school provides.
Academically, Oxhey First School has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted following its most recent graded inspection in September 2023. The inspectors awarded top marks across every category: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision all received the highest possible rating. This is a significant improvement from the school's previous inspection in 2012, when it was rated Good overall. In the local authority of Staffordshire, only 20 out of 308 primary schools currently hold an Outstanding rating, so Oxhey sits in a select group. While the school does not publish Key Stage 2 SATs results in the data available, the local authority average for KS2 attainment is 65, and the school's Outstanding Ofsted grade suggests it is performing well above that benchmark.
The school offers a wide range of facilities including playing fields, a gymnasium, a library, music rooms, an art studio, and a sensory room, which supports children with additional needs. Its SEND provisions cover moderate learning difficulties, speech, language and communication needs, and hearing impairment. For families who value extracurricular breadth, there are clubs covering eco activities, drama, coding, gardening, film, and science, plus sports such as netball, cross country, gymnastics, cricket, dance, and athletics. The nearest other Outstanding-rated school is Knypersley First School, about two kilometres away, so Oxhey is not the only strong option in the area. This school will particularly suit families looking for a well-regarded first school with strong early years provision, a clear focus on personal development, and a track record that has earned it Outstanding status from Ofsted.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Pennine Way, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST8 7EB |
| Headteacher | Lorraine Jukes |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 197 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.6% |
| School Capacity | 197 / 270 (73% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Oct 2023. 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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed44
75
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
44 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British93.9%
- Mixed4.0%
- Asian1.0%
- White (other)0.5%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
6
Total schools
5
Oversubscribed
5
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Pennine Way, Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire Moorlands, ST8 7EB
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