Jackfield Infant School
Jackfield Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 1ETOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Jackfield Infant School is a primary school in Stoke-on-Trent for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 113 schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 November 2022, report published 18 January 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 29 November 2022
Right from the start, leaders want the best for everyone at Jackfield Infant School. To this end, they have planned an ambitious curriculum for all pupils. They also ensure that reading is taught well. In response, pupils are well behaved and interested in their lessons. They follow the school's rules of 'be sensible, be polite, and be kind'. Incidents of bullying are rare. If it happens, leaders stop it straight away. Pupils are confident that staff resolve any concerns or worries that they have. A range of trips and visits broadens pupils' horizons. Pupils enjoy 'bug hunts' and making clay models at Central Forest Park. Trips to places like Ford Green Hall help to deepen their knowledge of the past. Visiting scientists support pupils to develop their scientific knowledge. Pupils also enjoy attending school clubs. These include multi-sports, dance, mindfulness and construction club. Pupils are happy at Jackfield Infant School. They enjoy attending and feel safe. Parents, too, are positive about the quality of education that their children receive. However, some parents do not send their children to school as regularly as they should. This hinders their learning and some struggle to catch up.
What the school should improve
- At times, teachers do not check carefully enough on how well pupils are learning in lessons. This means that they do not consistently identify and address misconceptions in a timely manner. Leaders should make sure all teaching staff are consistently attentive to pupils' misconceptions in learning. They should do this so they can respond swiftly to any misunderstandings and support all pupils to learn as well as possible.
- Some pupils who need additional help to develop their communication skills do not receive appropriate support quickly enough. This means that these pupils do not learn as well as they might. Leaders should ensure that all pupils with additional communication needs get more consistent support so they can enjoy greater success in all areas of the curriculum.
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly or on time. This means that they fall behind in their learning and struggle to catch up. Leaders should continue to monitor pupils' attendance closely, particularly persistent absence. They should work with parents to improve their children's attendance and punctuality.
Pupil numbers and mix
234 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Jackfield Infant School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorpark Junior School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 42% met the expected standard |
| The Valiant School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Smallthorne Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| New Ford Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 70% met the expected standard |
| Saint Nathaniel's Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE NEW GUILD TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rachel Davies
- Phone
- 01782234450
- Address
- Jackfield Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 1ET
- Local authority
- Stoke-on-Trent
- URN
- 143487
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.