Chesterton Primary School, Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 9 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Chesterton Primary excels at creating an inclusive, caring community where every child is known and supported. The school is particularly strong in helping pupils develop into confident, respectful individuals with a deep understanding of diversity and British values. Parents appreciate how the school treats each child as an individual and provides tailored support to help all pupils succeed.
Key Strengths
- Strong inclusive approach with high expectations for vulnerable pupils and those with SEND
- Excellent personal development programme building cultural awareness and social skills
- Effective early years provision with well-sequenced curriculum
- Strong phonics teaching resulting in good reading outcomes
- Proactive safeguarding culture with pupils feeling safe
Areas for Improvement
- Mathematics outcomes at the end of Year 6 below expected levels, though current picture is improving
- Inconsistent use of assessment approaches to check pupil knowledge and progress
- Subject leadership development in some curriculum areas at earlier stages with limited impact on pupil achievement
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
School choir, music lessons, leadership roles, clubs, trips, career days, workshops, themed assemblies, visits to places of worship
Chesterton Primary School is a welcoming, inclusive school where leaders prioritise the needs of all pupils, particularly those with SEND and disadvantaged pupils. The school creates a positive culture where pupils feel safe, supported and valued.
At a Glance
52.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 76%. Maths has declined from 68% to 48%. Writing has remained stable at around 67%.
Class Sizes
21.1
Avg class size
22.0
Infant (KS1)
20.5
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
74%
Available places
155 pupils
210 capacity
55 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Admissions Demand - Staffordshire
Places available
10,783
Applications
8,531
Got 1st preference
95.6%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across Staffordshire (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.40201%
Overall absence
17.02128%
Persistent absence
141
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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