Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School
Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 5DF · Staffordshire · primary school
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32nd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.5/10 against 3,647 of them, against 8.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 31.0 · 98 | 25% | 2.46 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 31.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2022. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils visit Peak Wildlife Park, Blue Planet Aquarium, Chester Zoo, Jodrell Bank, Cosford Air Museum, Nantwich Museum, Llandudno, and Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 188 pupils against a stated capacity of 202. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School
Overview
Baldwins Gate CofE(VC) Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a welcoming environment where pupils are "kind, caring and considerate." Leaders have established an "ambitious curriculum" that is well sequenced, fostering high academic and social expectations which pupils consistently meet. The school benefits from strong staff morale, effective governance, and positive parental feedback.
Strengths
- Pupils are "very well behaved, happy and feel safe," with "exceptional" behaviour and very few incidents of bullying.
- The curriculum is "well sequenced," allowing pupils to revisit important knowledge, with teachers demonstrating "secure subject knowledge."
- Reading is a high priority; pupils are "confident, fluent readers" who enjoy a wide range of authors and genres.
- Phonics teaching is consistent and effective, with extra support provided to help struggling children catch up.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified early and supported to access the same curriculum as their classmates.
Areas to improve
- Staff do not always use ongoing assessment checks effectively to adapt the curriculum, meaning pupils’ learning does not always build on previous knowledge. Leaders must ensure staff use assessment to "identify precisely what pupils know and remember, and then adapt the curriculum accordingly."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training to spot signs of harm and leaders working closely with external agencies to support families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 89% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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