The Reginald Mitchell Primary School
About The Reginald Mitchell Primary School
The Reginald Mitchell Primary School is a state-funded, mixed-gender primary school in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, serving children from age 3 to 11. With 194 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, it operates slightly below its maximum, leaving some room for growth. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 29.9%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools, indicating a catchment area with above-average socio-economic challenges. Despite this, the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 38 applications for 26 places, with all 26 first-preference applicants offered a spot. This oversubscription ratio of 1.46 suggests a strong local reputation, though the school is not yet at full capacity overall. The school does not have a religious character, and it includes a nursery provision, making it a practical choice for families seeking continuity from early years through to Year 6.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Jun 2023Latest monitoring visit (28 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 17 Jan 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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