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Sutherland Primary Academy

Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 3DYPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
KS2 Results
51%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
49 1st-choice / 52 places
Ranking
#10,423
of 13,686 nationally

About Sutherland Primary Academy

Sutherland Primary Academy is a larger-than-average state primary in Stoke-on-Trent, currently home to 481 pupils against a capacity of 428 — meaning it is running well over its intended roll. That oversubscription is backed up by the numbers: for 2025/26 entry, the school received 71 applications for 52 places, with 49 of those coming as first preferences. The oversubscription ratio sits at 1.37, a clear signal that local demand outstrips supply. The intake itself is notably diverse in terms of disadvantage: 48.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average for primary schools and a reflection of the local area’s socioeconomic profile. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and caters for children from age 3 through to 11, with nursery provision on site. Headteacher Nicola Clements leads a team that has overseen a significant turnaround since the school’s previous Ofsted inspection.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBeaconsfield Drive, Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 3DY
HeadteacherNicola Clements
Local AuthorityStoke-on-Trent
Number of Pupils481
Free School Meals (FSM)48.4%
School Capacity481 / 428 (112% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (3 Feb 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Jun 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Music RoomsArt StudiosSensory RoomICT SuiteSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

SwimmingGymnasticsCricketDance

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubChessEco ClubFilm ClubScience Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Sutherland 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.