Hassell Primary School
Newcastle, ST5 1LF · Staffordshire · primary school
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160th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.6/10 against 2,671 of them, against 2.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hassell Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 173 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific steps are taken to improve attainment in maths? How does the school ensure that the Good Ofsted rating is maintained in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Hassell Primary School
Overview
Hassell Primary School is described as a "happy place" where pupils "love coming to school" and feel safe. The inspection found that the school provides a high-quality education with "Good" ratings across all key judgement areas, marking a significant improvement from its previous "Requires improvement" status.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious for all," with learning "carefully organised and broken down into small steps" to ensure pupils build knowledge effectively.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well supported," using "pupil passports" to ensure teachers know which strategies work best, allowing them to "progress alongside their classmates."
- Reading is a clear priority; pupils "love to read," and the "vast majority learn how to read quickly" through daily story time and engaging initiatives.
- Behaviour is excellent, with an emphasis on rewards rather than sanctions, resulting in "no disruption of learning" and pupils who are "kind and considerate."
- Staff are "well-supported" regarding workload and well-being, and leaders ensure teachers have access to appropriate training to assure subject knowledge.
Areas to improve
- The school must provide additional support for small groups of pupils who join in-year, particularly to ensure they "attend well and learn to read as quickly as possible."
- Leaders need to ensure "continued engagement with parents" to support early reading and attendance for these late-joining pupils.
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| 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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