Alsagers Bank Primary Academy
Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 8BB · Staffordshire · primary school
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120th of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 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 the 4,265 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7/10 among them, against 4.5/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Alsagers Bank Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7 out of 10 among them, against 4.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Art Club, the Eco Council, and School Council, and participate in Young Voices and Singing Assemblies. Trips include a Year 4 residential to Laches Wood, a Year 6 residential, and a visit to Gladstone Pottery Museum. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 178 pupils against a stated capacity of 205. 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 to reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Year 4 residential?
What Ofsted said about Alsagers Bank Primary Academy
Overview
Alsagers Bank Primary Academy is described as a "happy and welcoming school" where pupils work hard and achieve well. The inspection confirms that the school has "taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection," which judged it good for overall effectiveness.
Strengths
- Pupils are "highly motivated" with "very positive attitudes towards their learning" and build positive relationships based on "care and mutual respect."
- The school offers a "broad and ambitious curriculum" that supports all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to secure key knowledge and skills.
- Reading is a high priority with a "rigorous and sequential approach," ensuring pupils who fall behind receive extra help to become fluent readers.
- Staff benefit from "high-quality training and support" from the trust, ensuring the curriculum is taught "clearly and consistently."
- Pupils enjoy many leadership opportunities, such as "Eco-Leaders" and the student council, helping them become "active and responsible citizens."
Areas to improve
- A minority of pupils struggle to recall prior learning or vocabulary in foundation subjects, such as science, making it difficult for them to engage with new learning. The school should support these pupils to "learn this content securely" to help them progress through the wider curriculum as successfully as they do in English and mathematics.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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