Abbey Hulton Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 8BS · Stoke-on-Trent · primary school
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60th of 64 primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent we can score, 71 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 1.4/10 against 311 of them, against 0.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 40.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.32 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Abbey Hulton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (1.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club, an after-school club, and a Bee Active After School Club, alongside an annual Sports Day.
Getting in
The published school roll is 188 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the Bee Active After School Club?
What Ofsted said about Abbey Hulton Primary School
Overview
Abbey Hulton Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a caring environment with "high aspirations for all its pupils." The report highlights that pupils enjoy coming to school, behave well, and feel safe, supported by effective leadership and a broad, ambitious curriculum.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious and broad," carefully sequenced to set out specific knowledge and vocabulary for each subject and year group.
- Early reading is taught well, with pupils benefiting from "regular and expert phonics teaching" and high-quality interventions for those who struggle.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve well, supported by staff who identify needs early and provide effective care.
- Behaviour is strong, with staff insisting on "high standards" and establishing consistent routines that help pupils concentrate.
- The school provides ample opportunities for broader development, including educational visits, clubs, and charity work, enhancing pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers implement the curriculum consistently well across all subjects, as there is currently variation in some areas.
- Older pupils need more opportunities to practise applying mathematical knowledge when reasoning, as some lack confidence in unfamiliar contexts.
- Teachers must check that pupils have grasped key learning within a topic before moving on, ensuring new learning is not built on "insecure foundations."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 40% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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