Gladstone Primary Academy, Stoke-on-Trent
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Gladstone Primary Academy creates a warm, inclusive environment where every child feels valued. The school has strong systems to identify and support pupils who need extra help, and new leadership has brought fresh energy with a genuine focus on making sure no child is left behind. Pupils are achieving well and developing into confident, respectful learners who understand the school's values of being supportive, motivated, respectful and safe.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with consistent phonics teaching and well-matched books for pupils
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs through 'challenge meetings'
- Positive behaviour culture with low suspension rates and strong attendance
- Well-sequenced curriculum built logically from early years
- Caring leadership that prioritises inclusion and staff wellbeing
Areas for Improvement
- Some inconsistencies in how well staff focus on important knowledge and ensure pupils respond to feedback
- Not all staff are fully skilled at making effective adaptations to remove barriers to learning in lessons
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, trips, charitable activities, police cadet programme (Years 5-6), visits from engineers, designers and dentists, visits from police and local bank representatives
Gladstone Primary Academy is a welcoming school where pupils make suitable progress across the curriculum and feel valued. New leadership has invigorated the school with a focus on inclusion and student success.
At a Glance
40.0%
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 improved from 61% to 75%. Maths has improved from 57% to 72%. Writing has improved from 59% to 75%.
Class Sizes
27.4
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
29.4
KS2
14
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
457 pupils
480 capacity
23 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Stoke-on-Trent
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Stoke-on-Trent
Admissions Demand - Stoke-on-Trent
Places available
3,375
Applications
3,008
Got 1st preference
95.3%
Got preferred school
98.1%
Primary admissions across Stoke-on-Trent (2025/26)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.67672%
Overall absence
10.10929%
Persistent absence
366
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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