Hempstalls Primary School, Newcastle

In its own words: "At Hempstalls we are inspired by a foundation of respect, fostering a culture of resilience and kindness. We are taught to be prepared for daily school life and the next stage of our education and to embrace challenges with a curious mindset, ensuring a collective commitment to growth and excellence."

From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of all of our Staff, Governors, Children and Wider Community, I would like to offer you a warm welcome to Hempstalls Primary School. We are a large primary school situated in the middle of Cross Heath, Newcastle- Under-Lyme and welcome children to join us from the age of 2 years old."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, multi-sports, dance and choir.

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:15am and after-school care.

In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Hempstalls Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 77% in Staffordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (81% in reading, 82% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 74 families put Hempstalls Primary School as their first choice and 118 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 14 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Hempstalls Primary School are May Bank Infants' School (0.5 miles, Good); St Margaret's CofE (VC) Junior School (0.6 miles, Good, 84% reading, 82% maths); St Wulstan's Catholic Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 87% reading, 90% maths); and St Mary's Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 81% reading, 83% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Hempstalls Primary School.

Hempstalls Primary School is one of 11 schools run by The Creative Learning Partnership Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 67% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

47 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Hempstalls Primary School (as of September 2025): 77% would recommend the school, 81% say their child is happy there and 36% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school has high expectations for their child (81%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (36%).

The nearest railway station is Platform 2, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Heath Place (opposite), 220 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 356 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Staffordshire (86), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Hempstalls Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Hempstalls Primary School are The Orme Academy (0.3 miles), St John Fisher Catholic College (0.6 miles), Chesterton Community Sports College (1.5 miles) and Newcastle Academy (1.6 miles).