Bursley Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Requires improvement

Bursley Way, Bradwell, Newcastle, ST5 8JQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Bursley Academy is a primary school in Newcastle for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 13th of 15 primary schools in Newcastle. Its latest Ofsted rating is Requires improvement, from an inspection in February 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 20 February 2024, report published 18 March 2024

Overall effectiveness: Requires improvement
Quality of education: Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

46 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths67%

67%, 5 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths2%

2%, 6 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

400 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals16%

16%, 10.5 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language6%

6%, 15.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.8%

11.8%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.8%

1.8%, 4.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Bursley Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Sun Academy Bradwell	0.3 miles	Ofsted: Good	77% met the expected standard
Chesterton Primary School	0.6 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	38% met the expected standard
Churchfields Primary School	0.8 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good	44% met the expected standard
Crackley Bank Primary School	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Good	78% met the expected standard
Ellison Primary Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	72% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: COLLECTIVE VISION TRUST
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Ms Sara Stevenson
Phone: 01782567740
Website: bursley.staffs.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Bursley Way, Bradwell, Newcastle, ST5 8JQ
Local authority: Staffordshire
URN: 138043

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.