Sun Academy Bradwell
Newcastle-Under-Lyme, ST5 8JN · Staffordshire · primary school
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39th 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 — 9.4/10 against 2,170 of them, against 8.5/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 25% | 2.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sun Academy Bradwell overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 19.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 167 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Sun Academy Bradwell
Overview
Sun Academy Bradwell continues to be a good school, where pupils develop a ‘can-do’ attitude and engage well in their learning. The school maintains high expectations for behaviour, ensuring pupils feel safe and are well prepared for life outside of school through a broad and ambitious curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, are respectful, and learn to understand their feelings, contributing to a culture where they ‘feel safe’.
- The curriculum is ‘broad and ambitious’, helping pupils make links between subjects and retain important knowledge and vocabulary.
- Reading is ‘at the heart of its curriculum’, with well-structured phonics lessons and a strong culture of reading across the school.
- Attendance is ‘high and improving’ due to the school’s ‘relentless’ promotion of pupil attendance and tailored support for families.
- Staff well-being is actively supported, and leaders are ‘mindful of staff workload’.
Areas to improve
- Support for some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is not consistently well matched to their needs, impacting progress in some subjects.
- Some staff do not ensure pupils blend sounds accurately when learning to read, affecting fluency; staff require support to refine their knowledge of teaching early reading.
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 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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