Ellison Primary Academy
Newcastle, ST5 0BL · Staffordshire · primary school
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80th 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 — 7.0/10 against 3,598 of them, against 6.5/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ellison Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Young Voices Singing Club, Art and photography club, Creative Dance Club, Gymnastics club, and Netball Club. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 329 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child in the Foundation Stage Fundamentals Club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Ellison Primary Academy
Overview
Ellison Primary Academy is a school where pupils are described as “caring, collaborative, critical and creative thinkers” who feel happy and safe. Leaders maintain high expectations, ensuring children are well prepared academically, emotionally, and socially for their future. The report highlights a broad, ambitious curriculum and strong personal development as key features of the school’s provision.
Strengths
- Pupils develop into “confident and fluent readers” through highly skilled phonics teaching and same-day support for those who struggle.
- Personal development is a significant strength, with pupils taking on meaningful roles such as “science ambassadors” and demonstrating a “deep understanding of equalities.”
- The curriculum is “well-sequenced” and starts in the early years, where staff help children quickly develop confidence and feel safe.
- Pupils benefit from “wide-ranging enrichment opportunities,” including work with theatre companies and various clubs, which help build their confidence.
- Relationships between staff and pupils are positive, with pupils knowing who to talk to if they need help and feeling confident that bullying will be addressed.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure that staff provide activities that help pupils learn the curriculum and make “consistently strong progress in all subjects,” as some activities currently do not support learning effectively.
- Leaders should ensure that support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is “closely matched to their needs” to help them learn well, as adaptations are not always sufficient.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff understanding their roles and acting promptly on concerns, while pupils have a “very thorough understanding of how to stay safe online.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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
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