Tynsel Parkes CofE Primary Academy, Uttoxeter

In its own words: "Respect : ‘Think of the kindness you wish others would show you; do the same for them’ (Luke 6 : 3) Teamwork: ‘Two are better off than one, because together they can work effectively."

From the headteacher's welcome: "As Principal of Tynsel Parkes CE Primary Academy , I would like to extend a warm and heartfelt welcome on behalf of all our staff, children, and the Local Academy Council. Tynsel Parkes is a vibrant and nurturing first school for children aged three to nine, situated in the lovely market town of Uttoxeter."

The school runs after-school care.

For September 2026 entry, 18 families put Tynsel Parkes CofE Primary Academy as their first choice and 42 named it as one of their preferences, for 18 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 Tynsel Parkes CofE Primary Academy are St Mary's CofE (A) First School (0.4 miles, Good); Bramshall Meadows First School (0.5 miles); St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 100% maths); and Picknalls First School (0.7 miles, Good).

Tynsel Parkes CofE Primary Academy is one of 21 schools run by Staffordshire University Academies Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 68% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

24 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Tynsel Parkes CofE Primary Academy (as of September 2025): 83% would recommend the school, 88% say their child is happy there and 29% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (29%).

2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 22 pupils (14.6%) received SEN support and 4 (2.6%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.

The nearest railway station is Uttoxeter Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.

18 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mosley Drive (adjacent), 170 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 57 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, public order offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Staffordshire (86).

Tynsel Parkes CofE Primary Academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Tynsel Parkes CofE Primary Academy are Windsor Park CE Middle School (0.4 miles), Oldfields Hall Middle School (0.5 miles) and Thomas Alleyne's High School (0.9 miles).