Greenways Primary Academy
Stoke-on-Trent, ST9 9NY · Stoke-on-Trent · primary school
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23rd 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 the 2,918 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.2/10 among them, against 6.1/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Greenways Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.2 out of 10 among them, against 6.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in swimming, Burslem Town League, and Forest Schools, alongside a dance show. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 234 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the Forest Schools sessions integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Greenways Primary Academy
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that the school’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since the previous inspection, prompting a future graded inspection. The report describes a school where pupils “achieve high standards across the curriculum” and are “ready for the next stage in their education.” It is characterised as a place where staff, pupils, and parents are “right to be proud,” with a strong emphasis on high expectations and inclusive opportunities.
Strengths
- Pupils “behave exceptionally well,” are “incredibly polite,” and are “highly motivated to learn.”
- The curriculum is “carefully considered” so that knowledge builds effectively, with staff addressing misconceptions “swiftly and appropriately.”
- Reading is a “high priority,” with staff described as “experts at teaching early reading” and pupils achieving “high standards.”
- Mathematics is taught “consistently and effectively,” enabling pupils to “confidently solve mathematical problems with independence.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “identified early” and supported with strategies that allow them to “thrive alongside their peers.”
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 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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