The Crescent Academy
Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 6HZ · Stoke-on-Trent · primary school
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19th 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 — 8.5/10 against 608 of them, against 6.5/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Crescent Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access swimming, athletics, dance, futsal, and gymnastics. Trips include visits to the Blue Planet Aquarium, Peak Wildlife Park, and a London trip featuring the Harry Potter Studio Tour. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 708 pupils against a stated capacity of 705. 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 who have not yet reached the expected standard in maths? How are the various sports clubs scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about The Crescent Academy
Overview
The Crescent Academy remains a ‘good’ school, with evidence suggesting it could achieve an ‘outstanding’ grade if a full graded inspection were conducted. The report highlights a ‘highly ambitious curriculum’ that enables all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to be ‘extremely successful’. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and provide a rich range of experiences to prepare pupils for life in modern Britain.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘aspirational and carefully considered’, using educational visits to broaden pupils’ knowledge and deepen understanding of history and geography.
- Staff deliver the phonics programme with ‘confidence and precision’, ensuring pupils develop into ‘confident and fluent readers’ through effective support systems.
- Teachers possess ‘good subject knowledge’ and quickly identify pupils who are stuck, providing timely additional support.
- A ‘strong team culture’ exists where staff feel ‘well supported by leaders in their well-being and workload’.
- Trustees are ‘kept incredibly well informed’ and share the school’s ‘high ambition for the pupils and the community’.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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