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Smallthorne Primary Academy

Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 1PRPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
18 1st-choice / 22 places
Ranking
#4,244
of 13,686 nationally

About Smallthorne Primary Academy

Smallthorne Primary Academy has turned a corner academically. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school was rated Good overall, a clear improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2019. The inspectors awarded Good across every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. That upward trajectory is backed up by the school’s Key Stage 2 results for the 2023/24 academic year. Seventy per cent of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is ten percentage points above the local authority average of 60 per cent. That puts Smallthorne 20th out of 63 primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent, placing it in the top third of the local league table. Nationally, it sits in the 31st percentile, a solid middle-ground performance that shows the school is delivering above the local norm.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChetwynd Street, Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 1PR
HeadteacherTina Steele
Local AuthorityStoke-on-Trent
Number of Pupils216
Free School Meals (FSM)44.9%
School Capacity216 / 236 (92% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
ICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallMusic RoomsDining HallPlaying FieldsLibraryGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

TennisDanceNetballRoundersAthleticsGymnasticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubDramaBook ClubChoirGardening

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:55

After-school care

15:15-17:30

Source: clt.smallthorne.coop. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Smallthorne Primary Academy

Smallthorne Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.