Junction Farm Primary School
Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 0EU · Stockton-on-Tees · primary school
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3rd of 54 primary schools in Stockton-on-Tees we can score, 60 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 — 9.1/10 against 4,203 of them, against 8.9/10 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 | 87.0 · 96 | 62% | 5.88 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 38% | 2.98 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Junction Farm Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 87.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 364 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
With 56 places currently spare, how does the school manage class sizes if demand rises next year? Since the website lists no extracurriculars, what options exist for pupils to develop interests outside core lessons? How does the school support pupils who fall below the expected standard in their daily teaching?
What Ofsted said about Junction Farm Primary School
Overview
Junction Farm Primary School is a well-led academy where pupils thrive in a calm, supportive environment with "exemplary" behaviour. The school prioritises "the whole child," delivering an ambitious curriculum and outstanding personal development, though inconsistencies in task design across some subjects hinder consistent knowledge retention.
Strengths
- Behaviour is "exemplary," with pupils thriving in "calm classrooms" and engaging in "lively and planned risk-taking play activities."
- Personal development is "exemplary," equipping pupils with essential life skills through "highly inclusive" opportunities and strong external agency support.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "very well supported," receiving effective interventions that foster increasing independence.
- Early years provision is outstanding, with children showing "very high levels of motivation and resilience" through purposeful learning experiences.
- Leadership is effective, with trustees and governors who "know the school well" and prioritise staff workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, tasks "lack focus" and do not enable pupils to gain knowledge consistently, preventing them from recalling key learning or making connections.
- The writing curriculum does not sufficiently require pupils to apply phonics sounds, leading to occasional inaccuracies in independent spelling and underdeveloped writing.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that pupils feel happy and safe and appreciate specific reporting mechanisms like ‘Walter the Worry Monster’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 84% |
| 2024/25 | 87% |
| 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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