Thursfield Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 4JL · Staffordshire · primary school
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52nd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.4/10 against 4,199 of them, against 7.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 30.0 · 98 | 25% | 2.45 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Thursfield Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 30.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2025. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Phonics, Lego, Art, Gardening, PE Games, and Dominoes clubs, as well as Tag Rugby, Football, and Netball. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 315 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 manage class sizes when the roll is at full capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? How is the after-school club structured for children needing wraparound care?
What Ofsted said about Thursfield Primary School
Overview
Thursfield Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a welcoming school with a ‘family feel’ where committed staff ensure pupils receive a ‘ticket to anywhere’. Pupils love learning, behave well, and outcomes in national assessments are positive.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘well designed’ and builds pupils’ knowledge in a ‘logical order’, with staff ensuring learning ‘gets stuck in your head’.
- Reading is prioritised with well-trained staff delivering phonics; books match sounds pupils are learning, resulting in ‘particularly strong’ outcomes.
- Pupils are ‘polite and are respectful of differences’, understanding the ‘three Rs’: ready, respectful, and responsible.
- Leaders support staff workload and well-being well, considering ‘pinch points’ and providing extra time if needed.
- ‘Champion opportunities’ widen pupils’ experiences, helping them understand British values and different cultures.
Areas to improve
- Some adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) could be more effective, as some do not make as much progress as they could.
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 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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