Etruscan Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 4BS · Stoke-on-Trent · primary school
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64th of 64 primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent we can score, 71 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 — 1.8/10 against 506 of them, against 1.3/10 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 | 30.0 · 3 | 62% | 0.18 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Etruscan Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 30.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (1.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Multi-skills Club, Football Club, and Dance Club, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 443 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who have not reached the expected standard? How are the after-school clubs structured to ensure all interested children can participate?
What Ofsted said about Etruscan Primary School
Overview
Etruscan Primary School is described as a "caring and inclusive school" where pupils demonstrate "highly positive attitudes to learning" and feel safe. While behaviour, personal development, and leadership are rated Good, the quality of education requires improvement due to inconsistencies in curriculum delivery and outcomes for some pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from "positive, caring relationships" with staff and "highly effective pastoral support."
- The curriculum is "ambitious for all pupils," including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and clearly outlines knowledge progression.
- Reading is prioritised, with staff delivering the phonics programme "consistently well," helping pupils read "confidently and fluently."
- Strategies to improve attendance have been successful, and the school communicates well with families.
- The early years provision is Good, with a "sharp focus on vocabulary" helping children develop language skills.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is not adapted well enough for some pupils with SEND, meaning they do not learn as well as they could; staff need better information and training.
- There is limited monitoring in some subjects, leading to inconsistencies in how subject content is implemented; subject leaders require training to improve this.
- Systems to check pupil learning are not always successful in some subjects, preventing pupils from building knowledge securely; staff must accurately check learning across all subjects.
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 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 46% |
| 2024/25 | 30% |
| 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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