Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent, ST11 9PW · Staffordshire · primary school
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20th 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 the 3,775 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.1/10 among them, against 7.2/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 10.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.1 out of 10 among them, against 7.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 211 pupils against a stated capacity of 215. 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 reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating in daily teaching practice?
What Ofsted said about Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school that “goes above and beyond for all pupils,” where the vision and values underpin every aspect of provision. Pupils are “extremely happy to attend” and feel very safe, benefiting from a “highly ambitious” curriculum that is taught consistently well. The inspection confirms that the school maintains the high standards established in previous assessments.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well sequenced to help pupils know and remember more over time,” with teachers possessing “extremely strong subject knowledge.”
- Pupils are “extremely polite, well mannered and exceptionally well behaved,” creating “remarkably calm and well-ordered” classrooms.
- Staff are “highly adept in meeting the needs of all pupils,” ensuring disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “achieve very well.”
- There is a “fantastic range of experiences beyond the classroom,” including residential trips, first aid training, and community charity events.
- Leaders are “keenly mindful of staff workload” and governors provide “very clear strategic direction.”
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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