Werrington Primary School
102%
Capacity
467
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Werrington Primary School
Werrington Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Staffordshire Moorlands community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 467 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 457 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Werrington Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Caroline Prince, it falls under Staffordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8674th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 19 in Staffordshire Moorlands.
Werrington Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 85 applications for 59 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 70 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Werrington Primary School include Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Forest School, Library, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Dance, Athletics, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Art Club, Book Club, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Staffordshire Moorlands, Werrington 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 | Does not apply |
| Address | Washerwall Lane, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST9 0JU |
| Headteacher | Caroline Prince |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 467 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.7% |
| School Capacity | 467 / 457 (102% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (28 Feb 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 22 Oct 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8674th of 13,686
Nationally
868th of 1,378
In West Midlands
14th of 19
In Staffordshire Moorlands
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
57%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed59
85
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
70 families put this school as their 1st choice (82% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Washerwall Lane, Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire Moorlands, ST9 0JU
Washerwall Lane, Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire Moorlands, ST9 0JU
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