Co-op Academy Friarswood
Newcastle, ST5 2ES · Staffordshire · primary school
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34th 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 1,236 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.9/10 among them, against 8.9/10 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 | 86.0 · 95 | 40% | 3.78 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Co-op Academy Friarswood overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 86.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 14.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.9 out of 10 among them, against 8.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join entrepreneur, construction, and cooking clubs, or play cricket, football, and netball. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 214 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
What specific support is offered to pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the entrepreneur and construction clubs structured for different age groups?
What Ofsted said about Co-op Academy Friarswood
Overview
Co-op Academy Friarswood continues to be a good school, where leaders’ work is centred on values such as safety, trust, and resilience. Pupils are described as happy and safe, enjoying a positive learning atmosphere with high aspirations for their future careers.
Strengths
- Pupils behave very well, with bullying not accepted and staff acting quickly to resolve concerns.
- The curriculum clearly sets out essential knowledge and vocabulary, building carefully on what pupils already know from the early years.
- Teachers explain new learning clearly, check pupils’ understanding regularly, and adapt teaching to respond to issues.
- A positive reading culture is established, with most pupils developing into confident and fluent readers through well-matched texts and phonics.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported with carefully considered resources and early identification.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure all staff have the subject knowledge and training needed to follow the agreed approach to the teaching of early reading consistently.
- Leaders should ensure that subjects with curriculums at an early stage of implementation are planned and delivered well, so pupils’ knowledge becomes more secure.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where staff know pupils well, receive regular training, and share concerns swiftly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 85% |
| 2024/25 | 86% |
| 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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