Layfield Primary School
Yarm, TS15 9TF · Stockton-on-Tees · primary school
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21st 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.8/10 against 3,141 of them, against 7.1/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Layfield Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 15.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 217 pupils against a stated capacity of 168. 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 available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How does the curriculum adapt for the 15.0% who achieve the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Layfield Primary School
Overview
Layfield Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ provision in the early years. The school fosters a positive environment where pupils are ‘polite and respectful’, feel safe, and are encouraged to ‘reach higher by learning and growing together’. Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum that supports all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Early years provision is ‘Outstanding’, with staff ensuring children are well-prepared for the next steps in their education through detailed knowledge and excellent support.
- Pupils demonstrate high levels of respect and confidence, with bullying described as ‘rare’ and students feeling secure in reporting concerns.
- Reading is a clear priority, with effective phonics teaching starting in Nursery and staff providing targeted support to help pupils catch up quickly.
- The curriculum is ambitious and inclusive, ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities access full learning opportunities and achieve well.
- Leaders and staff work collaboratively, with governors and the trust providing effective oversight and support to improve workload and pupil outcomes.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, such as geography, leaders must ensure pupils have regular opportunities to revisit and practise knowledge to build understanding over time.
- Leaders should ensure teachers systematically check pupils’ understanding and provide prompt feedback to prevent the repetition of mistakes, such as incorrect letter formation.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with staff receiving regular training and leaders ensuring swift referrals to external agencies.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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