Forest Park Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5ED · Stoke-on-Trent · primary school
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39th 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 — 5.5/10 against 290 of them, against 3.5/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Forest Park Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Eco Warriors and Forest School clubs, and take part in swimming.
Getting in
The published school roll is 457 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Forest School sessions?
What Ofsted said about Forest Park Primary School
Overview
Forest Park Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as “happy and safe” and work hard to “be the best they can be.” Leaders set high expectations for learning and behaviour, which pupils consistently meet, supported by staff who are “very approachable, polite and helpful.” The school provides an ambitious curriculum that reflects the local community’s diverse heritage and prepares pupils well for life in modern Britain.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and clearly mapped, with teachers well trained to engage pupils and teach new vocabulary effectively.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “swiftly identified” and receive effective adaptations, allowing them to “achieve very well.”
- A strong culture of reading is promoted through daily reading, library visits, and initiatives like the ‘100 book reading challenge’.
- Staff morale is high, with staff feeling “very happy and supportive of one another” and valuing leadership support for workload and well-being.
- Pupils develop important skills through leadership roles, extracurricular activities, and visits to museums and places of worship.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure staff deliver the mathematics curriculum “consistently and effectively” so pupils have more opportunities to apply their learning in various contexts.
- The school should accelerate the progress of a few pupils receiving additional reading support so they “catch up and become confident readers” appropriate for their age.
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 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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