Whitfield Valley Primary Academy
Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 6TD · Stoke-on-Trent · primary school
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4th 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 — 9.5/10 against 514 of them, against 8.2/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Whitfield Valley Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 11.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a Children's University, swimming, dance, gymnastics, and athletics. Trips include Chester Zoo, London, Think Tank, Tittesworth Reservoir, and Hanley Museum. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 474 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
What specific support is provided for pupils aiming for the higher standard? How are places allocated for new entrants given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Whitfield Valley Primary Academy
Overview
Whitfield Valley Primary Academy is described as a ‘caring and nurturing’ school where ‘all pupils achieve exceptionally well’. The report highlights that pupils ‘flourish academically and in their whole personal development’ within an environment characterised by ‘exemplary’ behaviour and high aspirations.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious and aspirational’, with knowledge and skills that ‘carefully builds over time’ from the nursery stage.
- Staff demonstrate ‘strong subject knowledge’ and deliver lessons ‘clearly and exceptionally well’, ensuring pupils learn the ambitious curriculum effectively.
- The school promotes a ‘strong inclusive environment’, successfully identifying and addressing barriers to learning for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils.
- Reading is ‘prioritised across the curriculum’, with staff acting as ‘experts at delivering the phonics programme’ so pupils read ‘accurately and fluently’.
- A ‘rich range of exciting activities’, including overseas travel and extra-curricular clubs, supports pupils’ wider development and provides ‘memorable experiences’.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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