Five Spires Academy
Lichfield, WS14 9AN · Staffordshire · primary school
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73rd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.5/10 against 4,266 of them, against 6.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Five Spires Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (6.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 220 pupils against a stated capacity of 234. 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage the transition for children moving into Year 6?
What Ofsted said about Five Spires Academy
Overview
Five Spires Academy is a primary school where pupils are described as "very happy" and "eager to learn." The report highlights that leaders place pupil success and well-being at the heart of their work, delivering an engaging curriculum that allows most pupils, including those with special educational needs, to achieve well. The school fosters a calm, welcoming environment with exemplary behaviour and strong personal development.
Strengths
- Behaviour is described as "exemplary," with pupils embodying school values and contributing to a "calm, welcoming and purposeful" environment.
- The early years provision is "exceptionally well-considered," with children making "excellent progress" through play-based learning and strong spoken language development.
- Reading is prioritised from the start; staff teach phonics effectively, ensuring pupils have a "secure foundation in reading" by the end of key stage 1.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective, with leaders working "tenaciously" with outside agencies to ensure robust assessments.
- Personal development is highly effective, with a curriculum promoting "mutual respect, healthy relationships and tolerance," leading to pupils feeling proud of their heritage.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all subjects clearly identify and sequence key knowledge, as some pupils currently struggle to see how new learning connects to prior knowledge in a few subjects.
- Teachers need to use assessment more consistently to pinpoint misconceptions quickly, ensuring pupils are secure in their understanding before moving on to more challenging work.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders being "highly effective at keeping pupils safe" through rigorous recruitment checks, regular staff training, and tenacious liaison with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 87% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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