Edge Hill Academy
Burton-on-Trent, DE15 9NX · Staffordshire · primary school
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131st 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 4,035 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4/10 among them, against 4.2/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Edge Hill Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, matching the national median of 64%. However, 3.0% reached the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4 out of 10 among them, against 4.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 344 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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, given the gap between the 3.0% achieved and the 7% national median? What specific strategies are used to improve outcomes for pupils with similar backgrounds, where the school scores 3.4 out of 10? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the lower performance in the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Edge Hill Academy
Overview
Edge Hill Academy continues to be a good school, with leaders demonstrating a "determination to drive sustained improvements" for pupils and families. The report highlights a positive culture where pupils behave exceptionally well and feel happy and safe, supported by strong relationships with staff and peers.
Strengths
- A "newly implemented curriculum" is improving what pupils know and remember, with students increasingly able to link prior learning to new concepts.
- Most pupils behave exceptionally well, displaying polite and welcoming attitudes that create calm classrooms conducive to learning.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported effectively, achieving well through tailored support plans that enable access to the same curriculum as their peers.
- Early reading is well supported through phonics interventions and daily story time, helping to develop fluency and fostering a love of reading.
- There are many opportunities for pupils to develop talents and interests, such as debating club and forest school, with many feeling their voice matters.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure teachers identify and address gaps in pupils’ learning caused by recent curriculum changes, as some lack sufficient prior knowledge to deepen understanding of new concepts.
- The school should support all subject leaders to monitor the implementation of the curriculum effectively, ensuring they understand whether pupils are acquiring necessary subject-specific skills and knowledge.
Safeguarding
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 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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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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