Packmoor Ormiston Academy, Stoke-on-Trent

In its own words: "Our aim is to raise standards through promoting a school ethos that is underpinned by our core values and supports the development of the whole child. As a school community, we believe the ethos of the academy should be built on the core values of Respect, Determination, Teamwork, Self belief and Excellence."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is my absolute privilege to welcome you to our amazing “family” school where all are encouraged to be the very best they can be in all that they do."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, rugby, swimming, cross-country, dance, drama, choir, cooking and eco club.

The school runs after-school care until 6:00pm.

In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at Packmoor Ormiston Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 77% 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 90% in reading and 87% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 55 families put Packmoor Ormiston Academy as their first choice and 70 named it as one of their preferences, for 55 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Packmoor Ormiston Academy are Thursfield Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 83% reading, 75% maths); Whitfield Valley Primary Academy (0.9 miles, Outstanding, 86% reading, 82% maths); St Joseph's Catholic Academy, Goldenhill (1 mile, Good, 67% reading, 78% maths); and Goldenhill Primary Academy (1.4 miles, Good, 97% reading, 90% maths).

Packmoor Ormiston Academy's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Packmoor Ormiston Academy is one of 44 schools run by Ormiston Academies Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 69% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

89 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Packmoor Ormiston Academy (as of September 2025): 94% would recommend the school, 99% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (99%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (75%).

13.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 53 pupils (12.3%) received SEN support and 11 (2.5%) 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.

The nearest railway station is Kidsgrove Rail Station, about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lorraine Street (opposite), 210 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 86 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Stoke-on-Trent (280).

In 2024/25, Packmoor Ormiston Academy issued 16 suspensions, 3.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Packmoor Ormiston Academy are Ormiston Horizon Academy (1 mile), St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy (1.3 miles), Kidsgrove Secondary School (1.6 miles) and James Bateman Middle School (1.7 miles).