Kidsgrove Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 4DL · Staffordshire · primary school
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206th 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 — 0.4/10 against 2,405 of them, against 0.7/10 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 | 33.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.17 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.79 |
| 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.
Kidsgrove Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022. 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 (0.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 156 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help children progress towards the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Kidsgrove Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this school, where they are “extremely enthusiastic about their learning,” particularly in reading and art. Leaders have successfully transformed behaviour, creating a “safe and pleasant environment” where children feel secure and are well-supported. The school benefits from “exceptional” personal development provision and highly effective leadership that prioritises staff well-being and pupil success.
Strengths
- Reading is taught “highly effectively” with a strong focus on phonics from the early years, enabling pupils to decode unfamiliar words confidently.
- Personal development is “exceptional,” with high-quality support for physical and mental health, and extensive participation in clubs for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Early years provision is “Outstanding,” with children getting an “exceptional start” in Nursery and Reception through carefully themed curricula.
- Staff morale is “very high” due to considerate leadership regarding workload, such as removing the requirement to mark work at home.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs is “highly effective,” with targeted sessions helping to address learning gaps and reduce reliance on adult support.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure provision and subject knowledge in music and Spanish are “as consistently well-embedded as it is in other subjects.”
- Adults should consistently apply the behaviour policy to address “low-level disruptive behaviour” that currently leaves some pupils off-task.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a robust reporting system that helps leaders “identify quickly any pupil at risk” and secure prompt external advice.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 33% |
| 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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