Kingsland CofE Academy
Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 9AS · Stoke-on-Trent · primary school
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53rd 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.4/10 against 1,562 of them, against 3.6/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 14 | 35% | 0.48 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kingsland CofE Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club, an after-school club, and the Kingsland Chorus.
Getting in
The published school roll is 477 pupils against a stated capacity of 519. 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 maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the new Ofsted framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Kingsland CofE Academy
Overview
Kingsland CofE Academy is described as a school where pupils and staff feel a "deep sense of belonging" within a "safe, calm and respectful environment." The report highlights a "warm, deeply inclusive culture" where leaders place children at the heart of every decision, resulting in powerful outcomes for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs. While some published results remain below national averages, the progress most pupils make demonstrates the "clear impact of focused, effective teaching."
Strengths
- Leaders have created a "warm, deeply inclusive culture" where every child is supported to thrive, with "powerful outcomes" for vulnerable pupils.
- Pupils’ "spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is a significant strength," fostering resilience, confidence and a "firm sense of belonging."
- Staff know pupils "exceptionally well" and provide "proactive, personalised pastoral support," ensuring families feel "listened to, welcome and genuinely supported."
- The curriculum is "broad, ambitious and carefully sequenced," helping pupils build knowledge securely and prepare well for their next steps.
- Attendance is improving due to leaders’ "relentless work," including bespoke measures and close monitoring of absences.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should adapt the curriculum responsively so it "evolves with pupils’ emerging needs," ensuring content and support match their stage of development.
- Leaders should refine the curriculum to "strengthen early reading and phonics," ensuring teaching precisely targets identified gaps in decoding and fluency.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 34% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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