Boney Hay Primary Academy
Burntwood, WS7 2PF · Staffordshire · primary school
Check the area around this school
162nd 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 — 2.5/10 against 2,705 of them, against 2.7/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| 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.
Boney Hay Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 220 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
Since the 2025 inspection rated the school Good, what specific improvements have been made to support reading and writing since that visit? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main curriculum for pupils who attend?
What Ofsted said about Boney Hay Primary Academy
Overview
Boney Hay Primary Academy has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a “welcoming school” where pupils feel safe, enjoy learning, and demonstrate positive behaviour. While personal development and reading are strong, the school faces challenges in ensuring enough pupils achieve high standards in writing and at the end of Year 6.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe, with “respectful and trusting” relationships with staff who act quickly on concerns.
- A “love of reading is promoted across the school,” supported by attractive libraries and a “carefully structured phonics scheme” taught consistently well.
- Staff demonstrate “strong subject knowledge” and “regularly check that pupils understand new learning,” quickly correcting errors.
- Personal development is a strength, with pupils benefiting from the “HART passport” and opportunities for responsibility, such as electing school councillors.
- Most pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) work alongside classmates with “appropriately adapted resources” and effective support.
Areas to improve
- Some subject leaders lack the skills to support teachers in adapting the curriculum, meaning “not enough pupils reach the higher working standards at the end of Year 6.”
- The writing curriculum needs further improvement, as “not enough pupils achieve the writing standards expected at the end of key stage 2.”
- The school continues to work with a few families to improve attendance, ensuring children arrive regularly and on time.
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 | 21% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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
Saved schools live on this device only — no account, no tracking. Visit the school's website
Loading full school details…
Similar schools nearby
Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.
Every school within 2.5 miles of WS7 2PF, with results, demand and deadlines — area report →
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT