Whitfield Valley Primary Academy, Stoke-on-Trent
Whitfield Valley Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Stoke-on-Trent, part of Inspirational Learning Academies Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 26th-highest of the 103 schools in Stoke-on-Trent with published results, and 3,885th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Stoke-on-Trent (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Whitfield Valley Primary Academy in detail
Results
In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Whitfield Valley Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 73% in Stoke-on-Trent and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (85% in reading, 81% in maths).
Getting a place at Whitfield Valley Primary Academy
For September 2026 entry, 68 families put Whitfield Valley Primary Academy as their first choice and 87 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 8 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Whitfield Valley Primary Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Whitfield Valley Primary Academy are Burnwood Primary Academy (0.7 miles); Ball Green Primary Academy (0.8 miles); Ball Green Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 56% reading, 51% maths); and Packmoor Ormiston Academy (0.9 miles, Good, 73% reading, 77% maths).
Whitfield Valley Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.
Burnwood Primary AcademyBall Green Primary AcademyBall Green Primary SchoolPackmoor Ormiston Academy
The trust
Whitfield Valley Primary Academy is one of 3 schools run by Inspirational Learning Academies Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 82% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
62.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 10.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (80%) and Black (6%).
In 2026, 48 pupils (10.1%) received SEN support and 5 (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 speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Whitfield Valley Primary Academy had 17 teachers in 2026, one for every 24 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Kidsgrove Rail Station, about 2.5 miles away in a straight line.
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cumberbatch Avenue (opposite), 70 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Whitfield Valley Primary Academy stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 177 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).
Suspensions and exclusions
Whitfield Valley Primary Academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Whitfield Valley Primary Academy are Ormiston Horizon Academy (0.4 miles) and St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy (0.7 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
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?
All pupils achieve exceptionally well at Whitfield Valley Primary Academy. The school has set high ambitions and aspirations for all pupils. Pupils rise to these high expectations. Pupils are well supported at this caring and nurturing school. As a result, all pupils flourish academically and in their whole personal development. The school's motto of 'we sow. we nurture. we grow' is fully realised here.
Pupils' behaviour across school is exemplary. Pupils show high levels of respect to each other. Older pupils pride themselves in being positive role models to younger members of the school community. Staff model polite manners to pupils. Pupils are courteous to their teachers, visitors and each other, following the lead of adults.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school is committed to improving the life chances of all pupils. This is successfully achieved through the high-quality education and wider opportunities in place for all pupils.
The curriculum is ambitious and aspirational. The knowledge, skills and subject-specific vocabulary pupils will learn carefully builds over time. This begins from the very start in nursery. Adults quickly identify and address any gaps in learning. Wider opportunities, such as educational visits, are carefully planned to support the ambitious learning intentions of the curriculum. These also provide memorable experiences for pupils. All of this supports pupils to achieve well academically.
From Ofsted's July 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 Outstanding at its July 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
62.7%
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 remained stable at around 86% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 82% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 82% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
31.6
Avg class size
29.2
Infant (KS1)
29.9
KS2
15
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 Whitfield Valley Primary Academy
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Whitfield Valley Primary Academy.
- Right Step Nursery & Kids ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Whitfield Valley Primary Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Whitfield Valley Primary Academy is in Stoke-on-Trent; for families living there:
- Stoke-on-Trent's school travel policy: School transport
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 8
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 6 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
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 Stoke-on-Trent is 12.5 (the median across 116 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 Whitfield Valley Primary Academy
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
415 pupils
420 places
5 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 Stoke-on-Trent council
Places available
3,315
Applications
2,953
Got 1st preference
94.4%
Got preferred school
97.2%
All primary applications across Stoke-on-Trent council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(4)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good and may be improving; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
48
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
11.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
474
Total Pupils
241
Boys
233
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
17
Teachers
27.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£39,769
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,787
Per pupil
£2895k
Total funding
£367k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.3%
Overall absence
13.7%
Persistent absence
365
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
Whitfield Valley Primary Academy
Questions parents ask about Whitfield Valley Primary Academy
What are SATs results like at Whitfield Valley Primary Academy?
Of the pupils at Whitfield Valley Primary Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 86% reached the expected standard in reading and 82% did so in maths.
What is Whitfield Valley Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Whitfield Valley Primary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2018 it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Whitfield Valley Primary Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Whitfield Valley Primary Academy is oversubscribed, Stoke-on-Trent allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Whitfield Valley Primary Academy?
Whitfield Valley Primary Academy was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Whitfield Valley Primary Academy?
Classes at Whitfield Valley Primary Academy average 31.6 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 Whitfield Valley Primary Academy?
Whitfield Valley Primary Academy has around 474 pupils on roll. 63% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Whitfield Valley Primary Academy?
5.3% of sessions were missed at Whitfield Valley Primary Academy in 2024/25. 13.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Whitfield Valley Primary Academy?
Apply through Stoke-on-Trent's coordinated admissions process, naming Whitfield Valley Primary Academy 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.
Does Whitfield Valley Primary Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Right Step Nursery & Kids Club (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Whitfield Valley Primary Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 6 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 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 Stoke-on-Trent is 12.5 (the median across 116 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Whitfield Valley Primary Academy?
Whitfield Valley Primary Academy is at Oxford Road, Fegg Hayes, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6TD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)