Springcroft Primary School
Grindley Lane, Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent, ST11 9JSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Springcroft Primary School is a primary school in Stoke-on-Trent for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 36th of 102 primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 November 2022, report published 23 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 23 November 2022
Positive relationships lie at the heart of Springcroft Primary. Leaders, staff and supportive parents work together to get the best for pupils. This partnership working helps pupils to thrive. Parents are proud of the school. Leaders are ambitious for the school community. They have created a kind, caring culture, and have a firm belief that all pupils can achieve their best. These values and aims are at the heart of every decision they make. From the early years onwards, pupils' attitudes to learning are positive. They behave well, both in classrooms and outside. Pupils are considerate towards one another. Bullying is rare. If any incidents occur, staff act quickly to resolve the issues. Pupils feel safe at school and attend regularly. They describe their school as 'brilliant, kind and understanding'. Personal development is a strength of the school. Pupils, staff and parents can access well-being support through the school's bespoke 'Helping our pupils' emotion' (HOPE) project. All pupils have opportunities to develop their interests and talents through activities such as school clubs and musical instrumental lessons. Leaders develop pupils' wider skills, for example by giving them responsible roles such as well-being leaders for younger pupils.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not check well enough how successfully pupils have learned and retained knowledge. This means that some pupils do not make as much progress as they could. Leaders should ensure that they strengthen assessment in some foundation subjects, so that it assists teachers in identifying next steps for pupils.
- Pupils' understanding of fundamental British values is not secure. This means that pupils are unable to recognise how these values apply to life in modern Britain. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum is further refined to deepen pupils' understanding of fundamental British Values.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
34 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
211 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Springcroft Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The William Amory Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 74% met the expected standard |
| The Crescent Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| St Filumena's Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 96% met the expected standard |
| Sandon Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 61% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Stephen Drew
- Phone
- 01782394793
- Address
- Grindley Lane, Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent, ST11 9JS
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- URN
- 124163
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.