Pye Green Academy
Cannock, WS12 4RT · Staffordshire · primary school
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71st 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.6/10 against 3,379 of them, against 7.0/10 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Pye Green Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 9.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 438 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 available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How has the curriculum evolved since the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Pye Green Academy
Overview
Leaders have cultivated a school culture defined by “kindness” and a firm belief that “all pupils can achieve their best.” The report describes a positive environment where pupils behave well, feel safe, and enjoy a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities. Overall, the school provides a high-quality education with effective leadership and strong personal development for its students.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed an “ambitious” curriculum with clear sequencing, particularly in subjects like history and early reading.
- Pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) receive timely support and make “strong progress.”
- Staff are well trained in teaching reading and phonics, ensuring books match the sounds pupils have learned.
- Pupils behave well, are polite, and describe the school as “delightful, kind and understanding.”
- Leaders work closely with families to improve attendance and quickly resolve any bullying incidents.
Areas to improve
- Some staff do not check pupil understanding carefully enough, leading to misconceptions; leaders must ensure staff “routinely check what pupils have understood.”
- Pupils’ understanding of fundamental British values is “not yet secure,” as they struggle to recognise how these apply to life in modern Britain.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring it is “everyone’s priority” and acting quickly on reported concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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