Newstead Primary Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Waterside Drive, Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 3LQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Newstead Primary Academy 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 4th of 102 primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 2 July 2024, report published 10 September 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 2 July 2024

Pupils are incredibly proud of their school and rightly so. They thrive at this nurturing and caring school. There are mutually respectful relationships among pupils and staff. Pupils feel safe and know that adults will help them if they have a worry or concern. Pupils behave impeccably and treat each other with unwavering kindness and respect. They are incredibly polite and welcoming. They talk with pride about their learning and the extraordinary experiences they have at this school. This includes the wide and varied educational visits available for pupils, including a range of residential opportunities and international visits. This helps develop resilience and confidence. Pupils also benefit from an extensive programme of after-school clubs that go beyond the expected, to enable pupils to develop their talents and interests. For example, pupils learn to horse ride, be young farmers or play golf, to name but a few activities available at these clubs. Pupils receive awards for participation, which encourages them to broaden their horizons. The quality of education the pupils receive is exceptional. Pupils are curious and keen to learn. They progress extremely well through the curriculum and achieve highly in all aspects of their learning. This means pupils are very well prepared for the next stage in their education.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

60 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths83%

83%, 21 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths33%

33%, 25 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

405 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals47.7%

47.7%, 21.2 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language10.6%

10.6%, 11 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.3%

12.3%, 2.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.5%

1.5%, 4.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Newstead Primary Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Sutherland Primary Academy0.9 milesOfsted: Good61% met the expected standard
The Meadows Primary Academy1 mileOfsted: Good70% met the expected standard
Ash Green Primary Academy1 mileReport card: Expected standard to strong standard63% met the expected standard
St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School1 mileOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to good36% met the expected standard
Belgrave St Bartholomew's Academy1 mileOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding67% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
INSPIRATIONAL LEARNING ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Headteacher Helen Stocking
Address
Waterside Drive, Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 3LQ
Local authority
Stoke-on-Trent
URN
140285

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.