Newstead Primary Academy, Stoke-on-Trent
Newstead Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Stoke-on-Trent, part of Inspirational Learning Academies Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 14th-highest of the 103 schools in Stoke-on-Trent with published results, and 2,040th of 14,452 across England. It was 91% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Stoke-on-Trent (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Newstead Primary Academy in detail
Results
In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at Newstead Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 73% in Stoke-on-Trent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 92% in reading and 92% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Newstead Primary Academy
For September 2026 entry, 36 families put Newstead Primary Academy as their first choice and 55 named it as one of their preferences, for 37 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Newstead Primary Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Newstead Primary Academy are Sutherland Primary Academy (0.9 miles, Good, 75% reading, 69% maths); The Meadows Primary Academy (1.1 miles, 79% reading, 77% maths); Ash Green Primary Academy (1.3 miles, Good, 90% reading, 75% maths); and St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School (1.3 miles, Requires improvement, 52% reading, 48% maths).
Newstead Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Sutherland Primary AcademyThe Meadows Primary AcademyAsh Green Primary AcademySt Paul's CofE (C) Primary School
The trust
Newstead Primary Academy is one of 3 schools run by Inspirational Learning Academies Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 82% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
47.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 10.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (78%), Asian (9%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 50 pupils (12.3%) received SEN support and 6 (1.5%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Wedgwood Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Yeovil Place (adjacent), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Newstead Primary Academy stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 110 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Stoke-on-Trent (280).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Newstead Primary Academy issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Newstead Primary Academy are Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy (0.7 miles), Ormiston Meridian Academy (1.5 miles), St Thomas More Catholic Academy (1.6 miles) and Trentham Academy (1.8 miles).
Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews AcademyOrmiston Meridian AcademySt Thomas More Catholic AcademyTrentham Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils are incredibly proud of their school and rightly so. They thrive at this nurturing and caring school. There are mutually respectful relationships among pupils and staff. Pupils feel safe and know that adults will help them if they have a worry or concern.
Pupils behave impeccably and treat each other with unwavering kindness and respect. They are incredibly polite and welcoming. They talk with pride about their learning and the extraordinary experiences they have at this school. This includes the wide and varied educational visits available for pupils, including a range of residential opportunities and international visits. This helps develop resilience and confidence. Pupils also benefit from an extensive programme of after-school clubs that go beyond the expected, to enable pupils to develop their talents and interests. For example, pupils learn to horse ride, be young farmers or play golf, to name but a few activities available at these clubs. Pupils receive awards for participation, which encourages them to broaden their horizons.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
This is a school that is aspirational for all pupils. This is summed up by one child who said, 'Teachers don't have favourites. They want us all to do well and be celebrated.'
Beginning in the early years, the school has meticulously designed an aspirational curriculum that goes beyond the core knowledge and skills that need to be taught. The curriculum helps pupils to make links between things they have learned. For example, in history, pupils discuss articulately how historical events have shaped the fundamental British values of today. Pupils also talked excitedly about how they use the knowledge and skills learned in art lessons, to create a virtual gallery in computing lessons.
From Ofsted's July 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its July 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
47.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 90% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 92% to 87% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 92% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
27.0
Avg class size
26.7
Infant (KS1)
27.4
KS2
15
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Newstead Primary Academy
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Newstead Primary Academy.
- Right Step Nursery & Kids ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Newstead Primary Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Newstead Primary Academy is in Stoke-on-Trent; for families living there:
- Stoke-on-Trent's school travel policy: School transport
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 0 serious and 0 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
0 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 Stoke-on-Trent is 12.5 (the median across 116 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 Newstead Primary Academy
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
381 pupils
420 places
39 spare places 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 Stoke-on-Trent council
Places available
3,315
Applications
2,953
Got 1st preference
94.4%
Got preferred school
97.2%
All primary applications across Stoke-on-Trent council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
50
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
13.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
405
Total Pupils
204
Boys
201
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
20
Teachers
20.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,262
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,578
Per pupil
£2454k
Total funding
£250k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.3%
Overall absence
7.3%
Persistent absence
343
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
Questions parents ask about Newstead Primary Academy
What are SATs results like at Newstead Primary Academy?
Of the pupils at Newstead Primary Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 90% reached the expected standard in reading and 87% did so in maths.
What is Newstead Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Newstead Primary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024.
How close to Newstead Primary Academy do you need to live?
Stoke-on-Trent published that the last place offered at Newstead Primary Academy on distance went to a family 1.914 miles away. This is the authority's own figure for one year, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications, so treat it as a guide rather than a guarantee.
Is it hard to get a place at Newstead Primary Academy?
Newstead Primary Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 91% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Newstead Primary Academy?
Classes at Newstead Primary Academy average 27 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Newstead Primary Academy?
Newstead Primary Academy has around 405 pupils on roll. 48% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Newstead Primary Academy?
4.3% of sessions were missed at Newstead Primary Academy in 2024/25. 7.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Newstead Primary Academy?
Apply through Stoke-on-Trent's coordinated admissions process, naming Newstead Primary Academy 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.
Does Newstead Primary Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Right Step Nursery & Kids Club (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Newstead Primary Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 0 serious and 0 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 0 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 Stoke-on-Trent is 12.5 (the median across 116 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Newstead Primary Academy?
Newstead Primary Academy is at Waterside Drive, Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 3LQ.
Sources: Stoke-on-Trent admissions booklet; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)