Springcroft Primary School, Stoke-on-Trent
Springcroft Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Stoke-on-Trent. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 24th-highest of the 103 schools in Stoke-on-Trent with published results, and 3,408th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.3 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025, at 103% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
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
Springcroft Primary School in detail
Springcroft Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: ""Pupils enjoy being part of this welcoming and inclusive school community. Each morning, they are greeted warmly by staff who know them well and take a genuine interest in their wellbeing. As a result, pupils feel safe, valued and ready to learn." - Ofsted, September 2026 Welcome to Springcroft."
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care until 4:50pm.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at Springcroft 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 (89% in reading, 79% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Springcroft Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 39 families put Springcroft Primary School as their first choice and 83 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 11 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Springcroft Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Springcroft Primary School are The William Amory Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 63% reading, 73% maths); Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 81% reading, 81% maths); The Crescent Academy (1 mile, Good, 78% reading, 79% maths); and St Filumena's Catholic Primary School (1.1 miles, Outstanding, 96% reading, 100% maths).
Springcroft Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
The William Amory Primary SchoolForsbrook CofE Controlled Primary SchoolThe Crescent AcademySt Filumena's Catholic Primary School
Who goes there
9.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 48 pupils (22.7%) received SEN support and 4 (1.9%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Blythe Bridge Rail Station, about 550 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Portland School (opposite), 260 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Springcroft Primary School issued 6 suspensions, 2.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Springcroft Primary School are Blythe Bridge High School (0.6 miles) and Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams (1.6 miles).
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; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Staffordshire published that the last place for 2026 entry went to a family 0.814 miles away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2022 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
9.5%
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 remained stable at around 88% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 82% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 91% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.1
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
31.0
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 Springcroft Primary School
Term dates
Springcroft Primary School is a community 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 Springcroft Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Springcroft 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
- 9
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 8 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
4 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 Springcroft Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
103%
Over capacity
216 pupils
210 places
6 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(8)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
48
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
24.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
211
Total Pupils
106
Boys
105
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
19.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,024
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,971
Per pupil
£1170k
Total funding
£26k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.5%
Overall absence
11.8%
Persistent absence
187
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
Springcroft Primary School
Questions parents ask about Springcroft Primary School
What are SATs results like at Springcroft Primary School?
Of the pupils at Springcroft Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 88% reached the expected standard in reading and 82% did so in maths.
What is Springcroft Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Springcroft Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2022.
How close to Springcroft Primary School do you need to live?
Staffordshire publishes how far the last offered place was, in miles: 2.45 for 2025 entry, then 0.814 for 2026 entry. The cut-off has tightened over that period, which usually means demand is growing faster than places. These are the authority's own figures, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications each year.
Is it hard to get a place at Springcroft Primary School?
Springcroft Primary School was full in 2025, at 103% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Springcroft Primary School?
Classes at Springcroft 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 Springcroft Primary School?
Springcroft Primary School has around 211 pupils on roll. 10% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Springcroft Primary School?
5.5% of sessions were missed at Springcroft Primary School in 2024/25. 11.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Springcroft Primary School?
Apply through Staffordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Springcroft 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 Springcroft Primary School's term dates?
Springcroft Primary School is a community 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 Springcroft Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 8 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 4 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 Springcroft Primary School?
Springcroft Primary School is at Grindley Lane, Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST11 9JS.
Sources: Staffordshire admissions booklets; Staffordshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)