Sandon Primary Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 2 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Normacot Grange Road, Meir, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 7AWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Sandon Primary Academy is a primary school in Stoke-on-Trent for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 113 schools in Stoke-on-Trent. It ranks 56th of 102 primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 11 July 2017, report published 18 September 2017

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 12 June 2024

This school is a rock where pupils build firm foundations for their future. Pupils have an exceptional set of learning opportunities and take full advantage of these. They feel safe and are very appreciative of their school experience. Strong and positive relationships exist between all. These help to ensure that there is an enjoyable, calm and purposeful environment in which all pupils thrive, regardless of their background or additional needs. Pupils experience an exceptional level of consistency from the staff they work with. The school has clear and very high expectations. Pupils have an ingrained understanding of what is expected of them. They are kind and understand each other's differences. Pupils confidently help each other in lessons. They make use of the strategies that teachers give them to support each other very well. Pupils are understood as individuals and helped when needed. Their whole development is considered and implemented carefully through the wider offer of the school. There is a huge range of trips, clubs and extra-curricular activities that enriches pupils' lives. Pupils have an array of leadership opportunities to grow into. For example, older pupils can become 'Sandon Saints', library bus monitors and sports leaders. They help to contribute to the buzz of enjoyment throughout break and lunch times.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

74 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths61%

61%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score100

100, 5 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

492 pupils on roll, with places for 480

Eligible for free school meals54.5%

54.5%, 28 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language8.3%

8.3%, 13.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support22.8%

22.8%, 8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.9%

3.9%, 2.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Sandon Primary Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Augustine's Catholic Academy0.3 milesOfsted: Good48% met the expected standard
Alexandra Junior School0.7 milesOfsted: Good43% met the expected standard
The Crescent Academy0.7 milesOfsted: Good72% met the expected standard
Alexandra Infants' School1 mileOfsted judgements: Good to outstandingNot published
Meir Heath Academy1 mileOfsted: Good67% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE SANDON TRUST
Age range
2 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Rachel Beckett
Address
Normacot Grange Road, Meir, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 7AW
Local authority
Stoke-on-Trent
URN
140872

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.