Church Eaton Primary School
Stafford, ST20 0AG · Staffordshire · primary school
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83rd 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.6/10 against 2,705 of them, against 9.0/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Church Eaton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 17.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the 100 Club and Band lessons, participate in Sports Day, and perform in the Pantomime and Christmas Carol Concert.
Getting in
The published school roll is 63 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 move from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific actions are being taken to address the areas highlighted in the 2024 Ofsted inspection?
What Ofsted said about Church Eaton Primary School
Overview
Church Eaton Primary School is described as having a “real community feeling” where pupils are “friendly, cheerful and well mannered.” While behaviour, personal development, and early years provision are rated as good, the overall quality of education requires improvement due to inconsistencies in curriculum delivery.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “respectful behaviour,” know the rules, and report bullying which adults deal with “swiftly.”
- Reading is a high priority; staff deliver phonics “consistently well” and use initiatives like the library bus to promote a “love of reading.”
- Children in the early years “thrive in a language-rich environment” with meaningful learning opportunities.
- The school identifies pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) quickly, ensuring they receive necessary support and follow the same curriculum as peers.
- Staff show a “strong team spirit” and commitment to making a “positive difference to the lives of pupils.”
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in several subjects is “not fully developed or implemented,” leading to gaps in pupils’ subject knowledge.
- The mathematics curriculum lacks sufficient detail on what pupils should know, resulting in gaps in “number facts” and fluency.
- The school does not ensure pupils build “subject-specific vocabulary over time,” causing them to struggle when discussing their learning in detail.
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 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 18% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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