Flash Ley Primary School
Stafford, ST17 9DR · Staffordshire · primary school
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84th 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 — 7.7/10 against 1,730 of them, against 6.2/10 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 | 86.0 · 95 | 40% | 3.78 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Flash Ley Primary School 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 proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art Club and Drama Club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 189 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 have not yet reached the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during Art and Drama Club sessions?
What Ofsted said about Flash Ley Primary School
Overview
Flash Ley Primary School is described as a place where pupils “flourish both academically and socially” under leaders with “high aspirations”. The inspection highlights an environment where pupils are safe, behave “impeccably”, and develop into “responsible, active citizens” through extensive opportunities beyond the classroom.
Strengths
- Pupils’ “behaviour and their attitudes to learning are exemplary”, with bullying incidents dealt with “quickly and effectively”.
- Early years provision is “Outstanding”, offering a “welcoming, nurturing environment” where staff know children’s needs “exceptionally well”.
- Reading is a clear priority, with an “effective reading programme” helping pupils become “confident, fluent readers”.
- Leaders promote personal development “exceptionally well” through activities such as residential visits, forest school, and career-focused workshops.
- Staff collaboration is strong, with leaders being “mindful of their well-being and workload”, which staff “greatly value”.
Areas to improve
- Assessment systems are “less well developed” in some subjects, meaning staff do not know enough about pupil achievement across the full curriculum.
- Individual education plans (IEPs) for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are not “precise enough” to accurately guide staff support.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective”, noting that staff take safety seriously, receive regular training, and work well with external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 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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