The William Amory Primary School, Stoke-on-Trent
The William Amory Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Stoke-on-Trent. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 78th-highest of the 103 schools in Stoke-on-Trent with published results, and 11,035th of 14,452 across England. It was 91% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Staffordshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The William Amory Primary School in detail
The William Amory Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "All of us at The William Amory Primary School strive to continue our tradition of being an exceptionally welcoming place with a real family feel and strong values. A place where children and parents feel part of the family and where our children can learn and explore the world around them in a caring, engaging and exciting way."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 63% of Year 6 pupils at The William Amory Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 77% in Staffordshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 84% in reading and 84% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at The William Amory Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 24 families put The William Amory Primary School as their first choice and 57 named it as one of their preferences, for 28 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 The William Amory Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to The William Amory Primary School are Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School (0.2 miles, Outstanding, 81% reading, 81% maths); Springcroft Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 88% reading, 82% maths); St Filumena's Catholic Primary School (1.3 miles, Outstanding, 96% reading, 100% maths); and St Peter's Church of England Primary School (1.5 miles).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than The William Amory Primary School.
Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary SchoolSpringcroft Primary SchoolSt Filumena's Catholic Primary SchoolSt Peter's Church of England Primary School
Who goes there
1.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 33 pupils (18.3%) received SEN support and 2 (1.1%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Blythe Bridge Rail Station, about 450 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is William Amory Primary School (adjacent), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 46 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Staffordshire (86).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, The William Amory Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 2.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
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); 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 thrive at this close-knit and inclusive school. This sense of belonging extends into the local community. The core values of equality, dignity and respect are at the heart of William Amory Primary School. Pupils embody their message that 'everyone is welcome' both in the classroom and at breaktimes. The newly introduced 'kindness card' is a popular reward that children seek to achieve. Pupils achieve well. They are ready for the next stage of their learning.
Pupils who spoke to inspectors say they are safe. Classrooms and breaktimes are calm and behaviour is good. Pupils say they feel confident to speak to staff about their concerns. They say that bullying is rare but if it does happen it is dealt with quickly. Staff talk to pupils about their behaviour and help them to make sensible choices.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has devised a coherent and diverse curriculum. Clear thought has been given to what pupils need to know and by when. There is an emphasis on developing language and vocabulary from the early years. The most important skills and knowledge are introduced, revisited and developed as pupils move through the school. This is particularly effective in mathematics. In most subjects pupils learn well. However, there are times when teachers focus too much on the activity rather than the learning. Occasionally, this limits some pupils' understanding of the most important pieces of information they need to know.
The school has prioritised reading well. Well-trained staff teach the phonics programme effectively. Pupils, including those in the early years, quickly learn the sounds that letters represent. Pupils who need extra support receive it promptly, helping them to keep up with their peers. Pupils read books that are well matched to the sounds they have learned. Increasingly, pupils become confident and fluent readers at the end of key stage 1.
From Ofsted's June 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 Good at its June 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
19.4%
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 declined from 84% to 63% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 84% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 66% to 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.2
Avg class size
20.3
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
6
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Term dates
The William Amory 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 The William Amory Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. The William Amory 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
- 10
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 1 serious and 8 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
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 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 The William Amory Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
189 pupils
208 places
19 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 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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
33
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
19.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
180
Total Pupils
93
Boys
87
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
18.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,519
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,280
Per pupil
£1117k
Total funding
£50k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.7%
Overall absence
13.2%
Persistent absence
167
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
The William Amory Primary School
Questions parents ask about The William Amory Primary School
What are SATs results like at The William Amory Primary School?
Of the pupils at The William Amory Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 63% reached the expected standard in reading and 73% did so in maths.
What is The William Amory Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The William Amory Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024.
What is the catchment area for The William Amory Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When The William Amory Primary School is oversubscribed, Staffordshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at The William Amory Primary School?
The William Amory Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 91% of its 208 places.
How big are the classes at The William Amory Primary School?
Classes at The William Amory Primary School average 25.2 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to The William Amory Primary School?
The William Amory Primary School has around 180 pupils on roll. 19% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at The William Amory Primary School?
4.7% of sessions were missed at The William Amory Primary School in 2024/25. 13.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to The William Amory Primary School?
Apply through Staffordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming The William Amory 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 The William Amory Primary School's term dates?
The William Amory 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 The William Amory Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 1 serious and 8 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 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 Staffordshire is 5 (the median across 457 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The William Amory Primary School?
The William Amory Primary School is at Stallington Road, Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST11 9PN.
Sources: Staffordshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)