Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School
82%
Capacity
144
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School
Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Newcastle-under-Lyme community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 144 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 175 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sally Inskip-Ward, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3612th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 35 in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 27 applications for 19 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School include ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cross Country, Athletics, Dance, as well as clubs including Art Club, Gardening, Film Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Izaak Walton Way, Crewe, Newcastle-under-Lyme, CW3 9PJ |
| Headteacher | Sally Inskip-Ward |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 144 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.3% |
| School Capacity | 144 / 175 (82% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (72%)
3612th of 13,686
Nationally
348th of 1,378
In West Midlands
14th of 35
In Newcastle-under-Lyme
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
72%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
72%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed19
27
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Izaak Walton Way, Crewe
Newcastle-under-Lyme, CW3 9PJ
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