The Mosley Academy
Burton-on-Trent, DE13 9QD · Staffordshire · primary school
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87th 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 the 1,942 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5/10 among them, against 5.8/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 62% | 2.85 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 38% | 2.98 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Mosley Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 13.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5 out of 10 among them, against 5.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Rock Steady club, play boccia, indoor canoeing, archery, or dodgeball, and visit places of worship. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 212 pupils against a stated capacity of 212. 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 to reach the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the after-school club? How are places allocated when the school is at full capacity?
What Ofsted said about The Mosley Academy
Overview
The Mosley Academy is described as a "happy place" where "kindness supports children to learn and grow," fostering warm relationships that help pupils feel "safe, happy and secure." The report highlights a "well-designed curriculum" that enables most pupils to achieve well, alongside "inspirational senior leaders" who are actively improving provision. Overall, the school is judged as Good across all key areas, including early years provision.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a curriculum that helps them "know and remember more subject knowledge," with particular success in mathematics and art.
- Early reading is well supported, ensuring most pupils "read independently by the time they leave key stage 1."
- The school’s ‘4Rs’ framework promotes positive behaviour, with "highly effective" systems to monitor attendance and support those who are persistently absent.
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of activities, including clubs they have "designed and set up," which develop their talents and interests.
- Leaders work effectively with the trust and governors to ensure the curriculum is "the best that it can be."
Areas to improve
- Teaching does not consistently enable pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to work with independence, limiting their success.
- Misconceptions and gaps in pupils’ written work, such as errors in spelling and punctuation, are not always addressed systematically.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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