Moorpark Junior School
Park Road, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 1ELOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Moorpark Junior School is a primary school in Stoke-on-Trent for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 113 schools in Stoke-on-Trent. It ranks 89th of 102 primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 June 2016, report published 11 July 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 October 2022
Moorpark Junior School is a special place to be. Pupils know the school's values of 'reach, believe, explore, achieve' and many have aspirational plans for their life after school. This is because they are taught about the wide range of exciting opportunities the world has to offer. Leaders are determined to give pupils the very best opportunities and have created an inspirational environment. There are beautifully themed areas that make pupils feel valued and enjoy being in school. For example, there has been investment in excellent- quality musical equipment and specialist teaching in music and languages. Pupils have contributed to many areas of the school, such as the school garden and the outdoor art boards. Leaders and teachers have reviewed what pupils will be taught and when. They have also made sure that books and reading are at the heart of all lessons. As a result, pupils become more knowledgeable. Pupils say that the school is a friendly place and, if there is bullying, teachers help them to sort things out. Pupils treat each other well in social times and lessons are calm and orderly.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, teachers do not adapt the implementation of the curriculum well enough to meet the needs of pupils with SEND. As a result, some pupils with SEND do not achieve as well as they could. Leaders should make sure that the curriculum for pupils with SEND is implemented in a way that enables them to make consistently strong progress.
- Leaders do not make sure that they monitor the teaching of reading rigorously enough. As a result, the teaching of phonics is not as effective as it should be in helping pupils master new sounds. Leaders should ensure the teaching of reading, specifically phonics, is effective so pupils who have fallen behind can catch up quickly.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
233 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Moorpark Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackfield Infant School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| The Valiant School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Saint Nathaniel's Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Smallthorne Primary Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| New Ford Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE NEW GUILD TRUST
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs L Wright
- Phone
- 01782234440
- Address
- Park Road, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 1EL
- Local authority
- Stoke-on-Trent
- URN
- 143488
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.