Weston Infant Academy
About Weston Infant Academy
Weston Infant Academy is a state primary school in Stoke-on-Trent for children aged 3 to 7, and it is currently running well below its capacity. With 120 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 240, the school has room to grow, yet demand for places is notably strong. For the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 40 total applications for just 22 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.82. All 22 first-preference applicants were offered a place, meaning that while the school is popular, families who put it first are likely to secure a spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 27.5%, which is significantly above the national average for primary schools in England (typically around 23-24%), indicating that the school serves a community with above-average levels of economic disadvantage. The school has nursery provision on site, so families with younger children can start their child’s education here from age three.
Key Details
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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
27 Sept 2023Source: Ofsted, 18 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
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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