Forest Park Primary School
Woodall Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5EDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Forest Park Primary School is a primary school in Stoke-on-Trent for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 113 schools in Stoke-on-Trent. It ranks 77th of 102 primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 June 2013, report published 4 July 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 October 2023
Pupils benefit from their time at Forest Park Primary School. Every day, pupils try to 'be the best they can be'. Staff care. They listen to and act on any worries or niggles pupils have. Pupils are happy and safe. Leaders set high expectations for all pupils' learning and behaviour. Pupils meet these expectations. In lessons, they work hard and achieve well. Pupils are well behaved. They know the school rules and the consequences of not following them. A 'level five sanction' is serious, while 'sparkle points' reward good behaviour. Staff apply the school rules consistently and fairly. Any pupil in need of additional help to behave well is supported effectively. Pupils enjoy acquiring new talents and interests, including in badminton, photography and choir. Visits to pottery museums, a space centre, art galleries and a Roman settlement help pupils to deepen their learning. Pupils enjoy voting for eco-leaders, head boy and head girl, librarians and sparkle monitors. These leadership roles help pupils develop important teamwork and communication skills. Parents and carers are full of praise for the school. One parent's comment received on Ofsted Parent View was typical of many when they said, 'Staff are very approachable, polite and helpful.'
What the school should improve
- There are some inconsistencies in the school's approach to teaching mathematics. This means that pupils do not get enough opportunities to apply their mathematics in a range of contexts. Pupils do not always achieve as well as they could in mathematics. The school should ensure that staff have the skills and knowledge to deliver the mathematics curriculum consistently and effectively so that pupils achieve well.
- A few pupils who receive additional reading support are not catching up quickly enough with their peers. This means that they struggle to read appropriately for their age. The school should accelerate the progress these pupils make in reading so that they catch up and become confident readers.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
61 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
457 pupils on roll, with places for 472
Schools near Forest Park Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Catholic Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 53% met the expected standard |
| Sneyd Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Co-op Academy Hamilton | 0.6 miles | Report card: Strong standard | Not published |
| Co-op Academy Grove | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ORCHARD COMMUNITY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Sherin Vorajee
- Phone
- 01782234979
- Address
- Woodall Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5ED
- Local authority
- Stoke-on-Trent
- URN
- 146459
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.