Thursfield Primary School, Stoke-on-Trent

In its own words: "Thursfield is a happy, caring school. We provide a first-rate education whilst also nurturing curiosity and creativity through an inspiring, broad and engaging curriculum, all encapsulated in a welcoming and safe environment. We share ideas, resources, learning and success, within the school, the parents, with the local community and within 'The Creative Learning Partnership Trust'."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a village school which prides itself on creating a happy, caring, family atmosphere where everyone is encouraged and inspired to achieve their potential and develop a love of learning. Children lie at the heart of everything we do and every decision within the school is made by first considering what is in the best interest of our children."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, Lego, gardening and art.

In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Thursfield Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 77% in Staffordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 89% in reading and 78% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 37 families put Thursfield Primary School as their first choice and 68 named it as one of their preferences, for 38 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Thursfield Primary School are Packmoor Ormiston Academy (0.8 miles, Good, 73% reading, 77% maths); Castle Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 50% reading, 75% maths); Woodcocks' Well CofE Primary School (1 mile, Requires improvement, 58% reading, 58% maths); and Kidsgrove Primary School (1 mile, Good, 60% reading, 47% maths).

Thursfield Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

Thursfield 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.

63 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Thursfield Primary School (as of September 2025): 84% would recommend the school, 92% say their child is happy there and 50% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (94%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (50%).

10.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 29 pupils (9.2%) received SEN support and 5 (1.6%) 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 1.6 miles away in a straight line.

1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Chapel Lane (adjacent), 370 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 38 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 Staffordshire (86).

Thursfield Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Thursfield Primary School are Kidsgrove Secondary School (1 mile), James Bateman Middle School (1.5 miles), The King's CofE Academy (1.7 miles) and Biddulph High School (1.7 miles).