Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School, Stoke-on-Trent
Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Stoke-on-Trent. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 33rd-highest of the 103 schools in Stoke-on-Trent with published results, and 5,291st of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.2 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025, at 102% of capacity.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Staffordshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 77% in Staffordshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 86% in reading and 86% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 36 families put Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School as their first choice and 95 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 8 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School are The William Amory Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 63% reading, 73% maths); Springcroft Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 88% reading, 82% maths); St Filumena's Catholic Primary School (1.1 miles, Outstanding, 96% reading, 100% maths); and St Peter's Church of England Primary School (1.3 miles).
Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
The William Amory Primary SchoolSpringcroft Primary SchoolSt Filumena's Catholic Primary SchoolSt Peter's Church of England Primary School
Who goes there
8.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 14 pupils (6.6%) received SEN support and 9 (4.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 27 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Blythe Bridge Rail Station, about 490 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is High School (adjacent), 200 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 48 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Staffordshire (86).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its October 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
8.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 86% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 86% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 81% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.1
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
7
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School
Term dates
Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Staffordshire. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School is in Staffordshire; for families living there:
Apply to Staffordshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 11
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 1 serious and 9 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Staffordshire is 5 (the median across 457 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
214 pupils
210 places
4 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Stoke-on-Trent
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Stoke-on-Trent
Across Staffordshire council
Places available
10,768
Applications
8,344
Got 1st preference
95.1%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Staffordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(7)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
14
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
10.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
211
Total Pupils
101
Boys
110
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
26.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£56,461
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,097
Per pupil
£1198k
Total funding
£32k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.4%
Overall absence
3.8%
Persistent absence
184
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School
Questions parents ask about Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School
What are SATs results like at Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School?
Of the pupils at Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 81% reached the expected standard in reading and 81% did so in maths.
What is Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023.
What is the catchment area for Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School is oversubscribed, Staffordshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School?
Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School was full in 2025, at 102% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School?
Classes at Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School average 30.1 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School?
Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School has around 211 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School?
3.4% of sessions were missed at Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School in 2024/25. 3.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School?
Apply through Staffordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
What are Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School's term dates?
Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Staffordshire. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Wednesday 2 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027).
How many road collisions happen near Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 1 serious and 9 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Staffordshire is 5 (the median across 457 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School?
Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School is at Cheadle Road, Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST11 9PW.
Sources: Staffordshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)