Fulford Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent, ST11 9QT · Staffordshire · primary school
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176th 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 4,305 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9/10 among them, against 2.1/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 41% | 1.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.77 |
| 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.
Fulford Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% 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 June 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.9 out of 10 among them, against 2.1 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 88 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards in literacy? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in maths for the current cohort? How does the school plan to maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Fulford Primary School
Overview
Fulford Primary School is described as a "warm and friendly school with a family feel" where pupils feel safe and valued. The inspection confirms that the school continues to be good, highlighting strong relationships, effective teaching in core subjects, and a supportive environment for all children.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "broad and ambitious" curriculum, with particular success in reading and mathematics where staff use "careful questioning" to check understanding.
- Behaviour is positive; lessons are "calm" and "purposeful," while playground interactions are "lively, happy and friendly," with older pupils helping younger ones.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities "achieve well" due to support from "knowledgeable and well-trained staff."
- Leaders are "considerate of staff and their workload," ensuring initiatives do not negatively impact well-being, which contributes to staff pride and retention.
- Parents are "very positive about the school," praising the "supportive, hands-on headteacher" and the caring nature of the staff.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must identify "precise subject-specific knowledge" in a small number of foundation subjects to ensure pupils retain specific learning outcomes.
- The curriculum needs to provide "explicit opportunities" for pupils to develop a deeper understanding of diversity in modern Britain, as current knowledge is limited.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders using strong relationships to identify concerns and ensuring all staff are well trained to spot signs of neglect and abuse.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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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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