Veritas Primary Academy
Stafford, ST18 0FL · Staffordshire · primary school
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121st 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 4,158 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8/10 among them, against 4.5/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Veritas Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8 out of 10 among them, against 4.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 424 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
Since the results for similar-intake schools show a lower score than the national average, what specific strategies are being used to improve attainment in reading and writing?
What Ofsted said about Veritas Primary Academy
Overview
Veritas Primary Academy is described as a "friendly, welcoming school" where pupils are "happy and safe" and "extremely well behaved." The inspection confirms that the school continues to be good, with leaders maintaining high standards in attendance, behaviour, and the provision of a broad curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils are "well prepared for the next stage of their education" and achieve well, supported by an "ambitious curriculum" that is carefully planned in most subjects.
- The school promotes reading effectively through initiatives like "hook into a book," ensuring pupils develop a "love of reading" and receive support if they fall behind.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "successful in school," with accurate identification of needs and effective engagement with external agencies.
- Staff morale is boosted by "staff appreciation days" and workload management strategies, while governors "hold leaders at all levels to account."
- A wide range of extra-curricular activities, including sports and residential visits, helps pupils develop new talents and leadership skills.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, curriculum content does not build in a "logical order," limiting pupils’ ability to learn complex concepts; leaders must ensure all areas are "logically sequenced."
- Some staff lack expertise in the new phonics programme, failing to "identify and correct errors" quickly enough; the school must ensure consistent delivery across all staff.
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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