Packmoor Ormiston Academy
Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 4SP · Stoke-on-Trent · primary school
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22nd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.9/10 against 4,275 of them, against 6.3/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Packmoor Ormiston Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2025. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs for computers, choir, eco, maths, cooking, and dance. Sports include cross country, swimming, football, and rugby. Arts activities feature recorders, theatre workshops, and a young voices concert. Trips visit Cadbury’s World, Apedale mining colliery, and France. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 432 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
What specific support is provided for pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths? How are the France trips and theatre visits funded for families?
What Ofsted said about Packmoor Ormiston Academy
Overview
Packmoor Ormiston Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a school community that pupils and staff value, where high expectations lead to strong achievement in reading, writing, and mathematics. Pupils are described as happy, safe, and well-behaved, benefiting from a broad curriculum and positive relationships.
Strengths
- Pupils reach high standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, supported by staff with strong subject knowledge.
- The school prioritises a broad education, including visits, outdoor learning, and inclusive extra-curricular clubs.
- Pupils value leadership roles and contribute positively to the local community, such as creating a community cookbook.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, and pupils know they can share worries with staff who act upon them.
- Staff workload is managed well, and staff are overwhelmingly positive about their well-being support.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, assessments should be consistently used to identify and address knowledge gaps and misconceptions, as pupils do not always remember key knowledge as well as they could.
- The curriculum should be adapted successfully for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) across all subjects, as some are not achieving as well as they should in certain areas.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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