Norton-Le-Moors Primary Academy
Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 8BZ · Stoke-on-Trent · primary school
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14th 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 — 8.9/10 against 1,602 of them, against 7.6/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 40% | 3.67 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Norton-Le-Moors Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access the Children's University, swimming, dance, gymnastics, and athletics. Trips include visits to Hanley Museum, Brighton Beach, London, Tittesworth Reservoir, Wedgewood, and Kibblestone. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 233 pupils against a stated capacity of 279. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the curriculum prepare students for the transition to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about Norton-Le-Moors Primary Academy
Overview
Norton-Le-Moors Primary Academy provides a “rich, diverse and meaningful start” to education, where pupils are “happy, feel safe and enjoy their learning.” The school is characterised by high expectations, exceptional personal development, and a strong sense of community pride among staff and pupils.
Strengths
- Pupils’ “personal development” is described as “exceptional,” with opportunities to develop individual talents through activities such as horse riding, skiing, and caring for farm animals.
- Leaders ensure all pupils see the “value of reading,” with daily reading to adults helping children become “confident readers” and develop fluency.
- The mathematics curriculum is “ambitious,” with teachers using good subject knowledge to identify when pupils need support or are ready to progress.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “fully included in all aspects of school life,” including extra-curricular clubs, with “carefully constructed plans” for their support.
- Behaviour is positive; pupils are “respectful and polite,” bullying is “swiftly dealt with,” and lessons are “rarely disrupted.”
Areas to improve
- In a minority of subjects, leaders have not identified the “precise knowledge that pupils need to remember,” meaning pupils do not always recall important information.
- Some subject leaders lack the experience to refine their curricula, so pupils’ learning does not always build effectively on previous teaching; leaders must ensure all subject leaders have the skills to revise and monitor these changes.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff receiving regular training, leaders keeping “very detailed safeguarding records” to analyse risk patterns, and pupils having extensive knowledge of how to keep themselves safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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