The Reginald Mitchell Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 1NA · Staffordshire · primary school
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82nd 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 — 7.3/10 against 2,702 of them, against 6.4/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Reginald Mitchell Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 211 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
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What Ofsted said about The Reginald Mitchell Primary School
Overview
The Reginald Mitchell Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "happy and caring" environment where pupils enjoy learning. Leaders maintain high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, fostering an atmosphere where children grow in confidence and behave well.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes and an optimistic outlook," behaving well and showing kindness to one another.
- Staff teach with "expertise, energy and enthusiasm," maintaining positive relationships and using informed assessment to support learners.
- Reading is taught effectively using a phonics scheme, with staff ensuring a "genuine love of reading" through engaging activities and resources.
- The school offers strong opportunities for pupils’ "social, moral, spiritual and cultural development" through clubs, trips, and leadership roles.
- Leaders actively support staff welfare, taking steps to "lighten their workload" and providing effective support for new teachers.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, leaders must ensure "greater clarity about the detailed knowledge and vocabulary that pupils are expected to learn and remember" to ensure pupils master all necessary content.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "well-organised and systematic approach" ensuring pupils feel safe and are protected through diligent record-keeping and staff training.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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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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